AIF1 (Allograft inflammatory factor 1) is induced by cytokines and interferon. This protein is thought to be involved in negative regulation of growth of vascular smooth muscle cells, which contributes to the anti-inflammatory response to vessel wall trauma. AIF1 is a cytoplasm, calcium-binding protein whose expression in transplanted human hearts correlates with rejection and development of coronary artery vasculopathy (CAV). Source: Recombinant corresponding to aa1-147 from human AIF1, fused to His-tag at N-terminus expressed in E.coli. Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MSQTRDLQGG KAFGLLKAQQ EERLDEINKQ FLDDPKYSSD EDLPSKLEGF KEKYMEFDLN GNGDIDIMSL KRMLEKLGVP KTHLELKKLI GEVSSGSGET FSYPDFLRMM LGKRSAILKM ILMYEEKARE KEKPTGPPAK KAISELP Molecular Weight: ~18.9kD (167aa), confirmed by MALDI-TOF Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
