ARMER Antibody
Product   ARMER Antibody
Cat#   100-2-13A
Unit/Weight   100 μg
Unit Price   $311.00
Species Reactivity   H, M
Tested Application(s)   E, WB, IHC
Brief Description   (CT) An inhibitor of apoptosis
Specific Description   Apoptosis is important for normal development and tissue homeostasis. It is mediated by various caspases and ultimately results in the activation of endogenous endonucleases that degrade cellular DNA (1). Although apoptosis induced by endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is thought to be mediated by caspase-12 (2), other caspases such as caspase-9 are also thought to be activated following ER stress (3). Recently, ARMER, a novel integral ER-membrane protein was shown to protect cells from ER stress-induced apoptosis. Analysis of the caspase proteolytic cascade suggests that ARMER acts by inhibiting caspase-9 activity (3), although the mechanism for this remains unknown. It should be noted that ARMER is not related to the inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAP) family and does not contain any baculoviral IAP repeat (BIR) domains.
Storage   ARMER antibody can be stored at 4°C, stable for one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.