Functions both as NADH oxidoreductase and as regulator of apoptosis. In response to apoptotic stimuli, it is released from the mitochondrion intermembrane space into the cytosol and to the nucleus, where it functions as a proapoptotic factor in a caspase-independent pathway. In contrast, functions as an antiapoptotic factor in normal mitochondria via its NADH oxidoreductase activity. The soluble form (AIFsol) found in the nucleus induces 'parthanatos' i.e. caspase-independent fragmentation of chromosomal DNA. Interacts with EIF3G,and thereby inhibits the EIF3 machinery and protein synthesis, and activates casapse-7 to amplify apoptosis. Plays a critical role in caspase-independent, pyknotic cell death in hydrogen peroxide-exposed cells. Binds to DNA in a sequence-independent manner. (UniProt)
Formulation
Antibody in PBS with 50% Glycerol and 0.03% ProClin 300
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
A human recombinant partial protein was used as the immunogen for this AIF antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG2a
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
The stated application concentrations are suggested starting points. Titration of the AIF antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.