DAP3 Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, occurs during normal cellular differentiation and development of multicellular organisms. Recently, five novel apoptotic genes (named DAP genes for: Death Associated Proteins) have been identified that code for proteins, which display a diverse spectrum of biochemical activities. These include a novel type of calcium/calmodulin-regulated kinase which carries ankyrin repeats and a death domain (DAP-kinase), a nucleotide-binding protein (DAP-3), a small proline-rich cytoplasmic protein (DAP-1), and a novel homolog of the eIF4G translation initiation factor (DAP-5) (1). DAP-3 has an ATP/GTP binding motive (P-loop) and has been isolated from human and mouse, and named as hDAP-3 and mDAP-3 (Death Associated Protein-3), respectively (2-3). Sequence analysis revealed an 82% amino acid identity between human and mouse protein. In situ hybridization and northern blot analysis showed an abundant mRNA expression with a pronounced expression in highly proliferative epithelial compartments. Overexpression of DAP-3 leads to cytochrome c release and induction of cell death. DAP-3 mediated apoptosis was shown to depend on a functional P-loop. mDAP-3 is localized to the mitochondrial matrix and in contrast to cytochrome c, retained its mitochondrial localization during apoptosis induction (3).

Small volumes of anti-DAP3 antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS603538 is an antibody targeting DAP3. Also known as DAP3 (Death Associated Protein 3). Reactive in Human, Mouse. Host: Mouse.