Aim2 Antibody

• Description:

  Interferon-inducible protein AIM2, also known as absent in melanoma 2 or simply AIM2, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AIM2 gene. It is mapped to 1q22. AIM2 is a member of the Ifi202/IFI16 family. It plays a putative role in tumorigenic reversion and may control cell proliferation. Interferon-gamma induces expression of AIM2. Though there has been virtually no biochemistry performed, a model based on cell-based or in vivo experiments has led to the current model of how AIM2 triggers the inflammasome. The C-terminal HIN domain binds double stranded DNA (either viral, bacterial, or even host) and acts as a cytosolic dsDNA sensor. This leads to the oligomerization of the inflammasome complex. The N-terminal pyrin domain of AIM2 interacts with the pyrin domain of another protein ASC (or Apoptosis-associated Speck-like protein containing a caspase activation and recruitment domain) . ASC also contains a CARD domain (caspase activation and recruitment domain), that recruits procaspase-1 to the complex. This leads to the autoactivation of caspase-1, an enzyme that processes proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1b and IL-18) .

• Specifications:

  Western blot: 0.5-1 µg/mL, Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells, Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5 µg/mL

• UniProt:

  Q91VJ1

• Host:

  Rabbit

• Reactivity:

  Mouse

• Immunogen:

  Recombinant mouse Aim2 protein (amino acids Q136-E354) was used as the immunogen for the Aim2 antibody.

• Clonality:

  Polyclonal

• Isotype:

  IgG

• Applications:

  WB, FACS, Direct ELISA

• Purity:

  Antigen affinity purified

• Format:

  Antigen affinity purified

• Buffer:

  Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose

• Reconstitution:

  After reconstitution, the Aim2 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

• Limitations:

  This Aim2 antibody is available for research use only.

• Storage Conditions:

  After reconstitution, the Aim2 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

• Formulation:

  0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water

• Applications Notes:

  Optimal dilution of the Aim2 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

• CAS Number:

  9007-83-4

• Image Legend:

  Flow cytometry testing of mouse RAW264.7 cells with Aim2 antibody at 1ug/million cells (blocked with goat sera) ; Red=cells alone, Green=isotype control, Blue= Aim2 antibody.