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Clone Host Grade Applications Polyclonal Rabbit Affinity Purified B IP IH IF

Apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF, PDCD8) is a ubiquitously expressed flavoprotein that plays a critical role in caspase-independent apoptosis (reviewed in 1,2). AIF is normally localized to the mitochondrial intermembrane space and released in response to apoptotic stimuli (3). Treatment of isolated nuclei with recombinant AIF leads to early apoptotic events such as chromatin condensation and large-scale DNA fragmentation (3). Studies of AIF knockout mice have shown that the apoptotic activity of AIF is cell type and stimuli-dependent. Also noted was that AIF was required for embryoid body cavitation, representing the first wave of programmed cell death during embryonic morphogenesis (4). Structural analysis of AIF revealed two important regions, the first having oxidoreductase activity and the second being a potential DNA binding domain (3,5). While AIF is redox-active and can behave as an NADH oxidase, this activity is not required for inducing apoptosis (6). Instead, recent studies suggest that AIF has dual functions, a pro-apoptotic activity in the nucleus via its DNA binding and an anti-apoptotic activity via the scavenging of free radicals through its oxidoreductase activity (2,7).
Catalog #	A1372-33C
Applications	Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution	Immunofluorescence (IF-IC): 1:100
	Western Blot: 1:1000
	Immunoprecipitation: 1:100
	Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin): 1:50
	Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability	May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
CAS Number	n/a
Clone Type	Polyclonal
Isotype	IgG
Host	Rabbit
Source	Human
Concentration	As reported
Form	Supplied as a liquid in 10mM sodium HEPES pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl, 0.1mg/ml BSA, 50% glycerol.
Purity	Purified by Protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
Immunogen	Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues within the carboxy terminus of AIF.
Specificity	Recognizes endogenous levels of total AIF protein. Species crossreactivity: Mouse and rat.
Important Note	This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.