Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of extracts of various cell lines, using AZIN2 antibody.)
Rabbit anti-Mouse, Rat AZIN2 Polyclonal Antibody | anti-AZIN2 antibody
AZIN2 Polyclonal Antibody
Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of extracts of various cell lines, using AZIN2 antibody.)
Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of extracts of various cell lines, using AZIN2 antibody.)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the antizyme inhibitor family, which plays a role in cell growth and proliferation by maintaining polyamine homeostasis within the cell. Antizyme inhibitors are homologs of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC, the key enzyme in polyamine biosynthesis) that have lost the ability to decarboxylase ornithine; however, retain the ability to bind to antizymes. Antizymes negatively regulate intracellular polyamine levels by binding to ODC and targeting it for degradation, as well as by inhibiting polyamine uptake. Antizyme inhibitors function as positive regulators of polyamine levels by sequestering antizymes and neutralizing their effect. This gene encodes antizyme inhibitor 2, the second member of this gene family. Like antizyme inhibitor 1, antizyme inhibitor 2 interacts with all 3 antizymes and stimulates ODC activity and polyamine uptake. However, unlike antizyme inhibitor 1, which is ubiquitously expressed and localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm, antizyme inhibitor 2 is predominantly expressed in the brain and testis and localized in the endoplasmic reticulum-golgi intermediate compartment. Recent studies indicate that antizyme inhibitor 2 is also expressed in specific cell types in ovaries, adrenal glands and pancreas, and in mast cells. The exact function of this gene is not known, however, available data suggest its role in cell growth, spermiogenesis, vesicular trafficking and secretion. Accumulation of antizyme inhibitor 2 has also been observed in brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. There has been confusion in literature and databases over the nomenclature of this gene, stemming from an earlier report that a human cDNA clone (identical to ODCp/AZIN2) had arginine decarboxylase (ADC) activity (PMID:14738999). Subsequent studies in human and mouse showed that antizyme inhibitor 2 was devoid of arginine decarboxylase activity (PMID:19956990). Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2014]
Uniprot Description
ADC: Decarboxylates L-arginine to agmatine. Truncated splice isoforms probably lack activity. Belongs to the Orn/Lys/Arg decarboxylase class-II family. 5 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: Amino Acid Metabolism - arginine and proline; EC 4.1.1.19; Lyase; Mitochondrial
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p35.1
Cellular Component: axon; cis-Golgi network; cytoplasmic vesicle; cytosol; dendrite; ER-Golgi intermediate compartment membrane; nucleus; perikaryon; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; trans-Golgi network; transport vesicle
Molecular Function: arginine decarboxylase activity; ornithine decarboxylase activator activity; protein binding; putrescine transmembrane transporter activity
Biological Process: negative regulation of protein catabolic process; positive regulation of catalytic activity; putrescine biosynthetic process from ornithine; putrescine transport
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Product Notes
The AZIN2 azin2 (Catalog #AAA9432789) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AZIN2 Polyclonal Antibody reacts with Mouse, Rat and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's AZIN2 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB). WB: 1:500-1:2000. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the AZIN2 azin2 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "AZIN2, Polyclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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