Synonyms: Anti-Diablo homolog, mitochondrial precursor; Anti-Direct IAP-binding protein with low pI; Anti-Second mitochondria-derived activator of caspase; Anti-Smac protein
Storage: -20C
Application: All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry. The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem Physiol Actions: DIABLO (diablo IAP-binding mitochondrial protein) is a pro-apoptotic, mitochondrial protein involved with apoptosis (programmed cell death). Specifically, it is associated with the caspase activation in cytochrome c/APAF-1 (apoptotic peptidase activating factor 1)/caspase-9 pathway. It is involved in the neutralization of one or more members of the IAPs (inhibitor of apoptosis proteins) family of apoptosis inhibitory proteins. At the time of apoptosis, it travels from mitochondria to cytosol which is triggered by pro-apoptotic agents such as UV or ?-irradiation, cytotoxic drugs and by ligation of the CD95 death receptor. During mitochondrial transport, the N-terminus of DIABLO is proteolytically cleaved to transform into mature dimer form as well as to exhibit pro-apoptotic activity. Overexpression of DIABLO increases cell sensitivity to apoptotic stimuli.
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