ARF GTPase-activating protein GIT1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GIT1 gene. G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) kinase interacting proteins 1 and 2 (GIT-1 and GIT-2) are highly conserved, ubiquitous scaffold proteins involved in localized signaling to help regulate focal contact assembly and cytoskeletal dynamics. GIT proteins contain multiple interaction domains that allow interaction with small GTPases (including ARF, Rac and cdc42), kinases (such as PAK and MEK), the Rho family GEF PIX, and the focal adhesion protein paxillin. GIT-1 is localized to focal adhesions, cytoplasmic complexes and membrane protrusions, and regulates cell protrusion formation and cell migration. GIT-1 has also been implicated in neuronal functions including synapse formation and the pathology of Huntington disease. Huntington disease is a genetic neurodegenerative condition involving a mutation in the huntington gene. The huntington gene product (htt) is ubiquitinated and degraded in human Huntington disease brains. Htt interacts directly with GIT-1 causing enhanced htt proteolysis, indicating that GIT-1 distribution and function may contribute to Huntington disease pathology.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant human protein (amino acids D415-Q736) was used as the immunogen for the GIT1 antibody.
Isotype
Rabbit IgG
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Uniprot
Q9Y2X7
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose
Concentration
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the GIT1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.