MDA5 Polyclonal Antibody

Ab type

Primary antibody

Background

DEAD box proteins, characterized by the conserved motif Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD), are putative RNA helicases. They are implicated in a number of cellular processes involving alteration of RNA secondary structure such as translation initiation, nuclear and mitochondrial splicing, and ribosome and spliceosome assembly. Based on their distribution patterns, some members of this family are believed to be involved in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, and cellular growth and division. IFIH1 encodes a DEAD box protein, interferon-induced helicase C domain-containing protein 1, that is upregulated in response to treatment with beta-interferon and a protein kinase C-activating compound, mezerein. Irreversible reprogramming of melanomas can be achieved by treatment with both these agents; treatment with either agent alone only achieves reversible differentiation. Genetic variation in this gene is associated with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent type 19.

Reactivity

Human;Mouse

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human IFIH1. AA range:976-1025

Storage Stability

-20°C for one year

Concentration

1 mg/ml

MolecularWeight_Da

116689

synonyms

IFIH1; MDA5; RH116; Interferon-induced helicase C domain-containing protein 1; Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis autoantigen 140 kDa; CADM-140 autoantigen; Helicase with 2 CARD domains; Helicard;