Reactive species
Human; Mouse;Rat
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Gene Name
IFIH1 MDA5 RH116
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human MDA5 ser828
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of MDA5 ser828 at Human, Mouse,Rat
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.224% sodium azide.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Other name
Interferon-induced helicase C domain-containing protein 1 (EC 3.6.4.13) (Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis autoantigen 140 kDa) (CADM-140 autoantigen) (Helicase with 2 CARD domains) (Helicard) (Interferon-induced with helicase C domain protein 1) (Melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5) (MDA-5) (Murabutide down-regulated protein) (RIG-I-like receptor 2) (RLR-2) (RNA helicase-DEAD box protein 116)
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. This gene encodes a DEAD box protein 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-depend
Function
disease:Genetic variation in IFIH1 is associated with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus 19 (IDDM19) [MIM:610155].,function:RNA helicase that, through its ATP-dependent unwinding of RNA, may function to promote message degradation by specific RNases. Seems to have growth suppressive properties. Involved in innate immune defense against viruses. Upon interaction with intracellular dsRNA produced during viral replication, triggers a transduction cascade involving MAVS/IPS1, which results in the activation of NF-kappa-B, IRF3 and IRF7 and the induction of the expression of antiviral cytokines such as IFN-beta and RANTES (CCL5). ATPase activity is specifically induced by dsRNA. Essential for the production of interferons in response to picornaviruses.,induction:By IFN-beta and TNF-alpha.,miscellaneous:In HIV-1 infected HeLa-CD4 cells, overexpression of IFIH1 results in a great increase in t
