CLIC1 polyclonal antibody

Chloride intracellular channel 1 (CLIC1), also referred to as NCC27, is a member of the highly conserved family of chloride ion channels that function in both soluble and integral membrane forms. CLIC1 is a monomeric protein that
contains a redox-active site similar to glutaredoxin; it functions as a anionselective channel. CLIC1 forms a dimer when oxidized and is then able to form chloride ion channels in bilayers and vesicles, whereas a reducing environment
prevents this from occurring. Insulin concentration also plays a role in CLIC1 regulation, and the hormone may cause a subnuclear relocalization of CLIC1. CLIC1 is associated with macrophage activation; a downregulation of CLIC1 function prevents TNFα release induced by β-Amyloid protein (A-β) stimulation. This suggests a role for CLIC1 in several neurodegenerative processes, such as Alzheimer’s disease, a syndrome characterized by an
accumulation of A-β.