Abcam, ab2399, Anti-cIAP1 antibody

Size: 50µg
Rabbit Polyclonal cIAP1 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 17 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human BIRC2.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human BIRC2. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q13490

Product details:
This product is manufactured by BioVision, an Abcam company and was previously called 3180 Anti-cIAP-1 (HIAP-2) Polyclonal Antibody.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.5% BSA, 0.015% EDTA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein 1 (cIAP1) also referred to as BIRC2 is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 70 kDa. cIAP1 belongs to the inhibitor of apoptosis (IAP) family and contains several distinct domains important for its function including three Baculoviral IAP Repeat (BIR) domains a ubiquitin-associated (UBA) domain and a really interesting new gene (RING) domain. This protein is expressed in various tissues but predominantly in cells engaged in apoptosis regulation such as immune cells.
Biological function summary
CIAP1 plays an important role in regulating apoptosis by inhibiting the activity of certain caspases including caspase-3 and caspase-7. It is often part of larger protein complexes that include other members of the IAP family such as cIAP2. By binding directly to tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factors (TRAFs) cIAP1 helps modulate signaling pathways that determine cell survival or death contributing to cellular homeostasis.
Pathways
CIAP1 is intricately involved in the NF-κB signaling pathway and the TNF receptor signaling pathway. Its interaction with TRAFs links it to these critical pathways helping to control inflammatory and immune responses. Other proteins related to cIAP1 through these pathways include RIP1 and TRAF2 both important for transmitting signals that affect cell fate decisions.
CIAP1 has significant implications in cancer and autoimmune disorders. In many cancers overexpression of cIAP1 contributes to uncontrolled cell proliferation by preventing apoptosis therefore aiding tumor survival and progression. Moreover its dysregulation is linked to disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis where improper cell death regulation leads to tissue damage. cIAP1 interacts with and regulates the activity of the protein XIAP in contributing to these diseases making it a potential target for therapeutic interventions.