AIF-1/Iba1 Antibody - BSA Free

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: AIF-1/Iba1 Antibody [NBP2-68800] - Staining of human cell line U-2 OS using FANCD2 Antibody shows localization to cytosol.

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: ICC/IF
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Format: BSA Free

AIF-1/Iba1 Antibody - BSA Free Summary

• Immunogen: This AIF-1/Iba1 Antibody was developed against a recombinant protein corresponding to amino acids: GKRSAILKMILMYEEKAREKEKPTGPPAKKAISEL
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: AIF1
• Purity: Protein A purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence 0.25-2 ug/ml
• Application Notes: Recommended conditions: Fixation/Permeabilization: PFA/Triton X-100
• Theoretical MW: 16.7 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.
• Control Peptide:

  AIF-1/Iba1 Recombinant Protein Antigen (NBP2-68800PEP)

Reactivity Notes

Mouse 83%, Rat 86%

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS (pH 7.2) and 40% Glycerol
• Preservative: 0.02% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Protein A purified

Alternate Names for AIF-1/Iba1 Antibody - BSA Free

• AIF1
• AIF-1
• allograft inflammatory factor 1
• G1
• IBA1
• IbaI
• interferon gamma responsive transcript
• Ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1
• IRT1
• IRT-1
• Protein G1

Background

Allograft inflammatory factor (AIF-1) or ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1) is a cytosolic actin binding protein containing a calcium binding domain (EF-hand) and inducible by cytokines and IFN-gamma (1). AIF-1 (theoretical molecular weight 17kDa) was first cloned from rat and human cardiac allografts and macrophage cell lines. In cardiac allografts, expression of AIF-1 was specifically associated with infiltrated mononuclear cells (2, 3). AIF-1 is constitutively expressed and inducible in macrophages and microglia. Iba1, microglia response factor (MRF-1) and daintain were independently cloned and identified in rat and human tissues and share complete sequence identity with AIF-1. Additionally, several AIF-1 splice variants have been identified including IRT-1, BART-1, G1 and Hara-1 (2).

Several cellular functions have been associated with AIF-1/Iba1 expression including cell growth, cell migration, actin bundling, membrane ruffling, and phagocytic activity (2, 4). Iba1 induces Rac signaling through a PLC-gamma dependent pathway (1). Rac, a member of the Rho family of small GTPases, localizes with Iba1 and F-actin in membrane ruffles and phagocytic cups and plays a role in microglia activation. AIF-1/Iba1 induction in macrophages and microglia occur in association with immunological inflammatory processes in various disease states including endometriosis, cerebral infarction and rheumatoid arthritis (5). Immunodetection of Iba1 through flow cytometry, immunohistochemical or immunocytochemical applications is commonly used for identification and analysis of microglia.

References

1. Imai, Y., & Kohsaka, S. (2002). Intracellular signaling in M-CSF-induced microglia activation: Role of Iba1. GLIA. https://doi.org/10.1002/glia.10149

2. Deininger, M. H., Meyermann, R., & Schluesener, H. J. (2002). The allograft inflammatory factor-1 family of proteins. FEBS Letters. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(02)02430-4

3. Utans, U., Quist, W. C., Mcmanus, B. M., Wilson, J. E., Arceci, R. J., Wallace, A. F., & Russell, M. E. (1996). Allograft inflammatory factor-1: A cytokine-responsive macrophage molecule expressed in transplanted human hearts. Transplantation. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007890-199605150-00018

4. Franco-Bocanegra, McAuley, Nicoll, & Boche. (2019). Molecular Mechanisms of Microglial Motility: Changes in Ageing and Alzheimer's Disease. Cells. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells8060639

5. Kimura, M., Kawahito, Y., Obayashi, H., Ohta, M., Hara, H., Adachi, T., ... Yoshikawa, T. (2007). A Critical Role for Allograft Inflammatory Factor-1 in the Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The Journal of Immunology. https://doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.178.5.3316

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: AIF1