Catalog # AX3855

AIM2 (N-terminal region) Peptide

Blocking Peptide

Application / Dilution
Blocking1:1000
ELISA50 ng/well

Size 50 μg

$85


DATASHEET  

Host- and pathogen-associated cytoplasmic double-stranded DNA triggers the activation of a NALP3-independent inflammasome, which activates caspase-1, leading to maturation of pro-interleukin-1beta and inflammation. Several studies have isolated AIM2 as a candidate cytoplasmic-DNA-sensing protein that contains an N-terminal pyrin domain and C-terminal oligonucleotide binding domain. A screen for transcripts induced by interferon-beta identified AIM2 gene expression. AIM2 protein bound double-stranded DNA, recruited the inflammasome adaptor ASC, and localized to ASC containing speckles. AIM2 and ASC form a pyroptosome, which induces pyroptotic cell death mediated by caspase-1. RNA-mediated suppression of AIM2 expression impairs DNA-induced maturation of interleukin-1beta in THP-1 human monocytic cells, as well as abrogates caspase-1 activation in response to cytoplasmic double-stranded DNA and the double-stranded DNA vaccinia virus. Thus, AIM2 is a DNA-sensing protein for the activation of the caspase-1 inflammasome.

 

References

Bürckstümmer, T. et al. (2009). Nat Immunol. 10(3):266.
Fernandes-Alnemri, T. (2009) Nature. 458(7237):509.
Hornung, V. et al. (2009). Nature. 458(7237):514.
Roberts, T.L. et al. (2009). Science. 323(5917):1057.



AIM2 synthetic peptide corresponds to amino acid residues in the N-terminal region of human AIM2. This peptide sequence is highly conserved in rat and mouse AIM2.

*For more information, see UniProt Accession O14862
Blocking Peptide is supplied in 50µl phosphate-buffered saline and 0.05% sodium azide.

The products are are safely shipped at ambient temperature for both domestic and international shipments. Each product is guaranteed to match the specifications as indicated on the corresponding technical data sheet. Please store at -20C upon arrival for long term storage.

The peptide is specifically recognized by AIM2 (N-terminal region) antibody (AP3851) in ELISA, and has been shown to block the reactivity of AP3851 in Western blot. In addition, the peptide is recommended for use in blocking AP3851 reactivity in immunocytochemistry.

*All molecular weights (MW) are confirmed by comparison to Bio-Rad Rainbow Markers and to western blot mobilities of known proteins with similar MW.

This kit contains: