Anti-Birc7/LIVIN

Analysis Note

ControlHuman spleen tissue lysate

Application

Research CategoryApoptosis & Cancer

Research Sub CategoryApoptosis - Additional

Anti-Birc7/LIVIN detects levels of Birc7/LIVIN proteins & has been published & validated for use in WB.

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General description

Livin, also known as “baculoviral IAP repeat-containing protein 7” (Birc7) and "KIAP," is a member of the IAP (inhibitors of apoptosis) family of proteins characterized by highly conserved baculoviral IAP repeats (BIR). In addition, Livin contains one RING-type zinc finger domain. Livin has been detected in the heart, placental, lung, lymph node, ovary, spleen, and in various types of solid tumors. It may suppress apoptosis induced by TNF, viral infection, drugs, and growth factor withdrawal, by inhibiting caspase activity (caspase 3, 7, and 9) and activating a MAPK/JUN pathway. Paradoxically, Livin may also function as a pro-apoptic factor in a truncated form (tLivin) that is cleaved by caspase 3 from the full-length protein. The pro-apoptotic effects of Livin may depend on its RING domain. Livin may play a role in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Immunogen

Epitope: BIR repeat region

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to the BIR repeat region of human Birc7/LIVIN.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Affinity purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal serum in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in human spleen tissue lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 1 µg/mL of this antibody detected Birc7/LIVIN in 10 µg of human spleen tissue lysate.

Specificity

This antibody recognizes the BIR repeat region of Birc7/LIVIN.

Other homologies: Rat, Mouse, and Bovine (93% sequence homology).

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~39 kDa, ~32 kDa observed. Two isoforms at 32 kDa and 30 kDa are known to exist. This protein has been observed at ~39 kDa (alpha) and ~37 kDa (beta) due to post translational modification (Nachmias, B., et al. (2007). Apoptosis. 12(7):1129-1142.).