Abcam, ab317378, Anti-CHOP antibody [S02-6A3]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CHOP antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human, Chinese hamster samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human CHOP / DDIT3.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:S02-6A3,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Chinese hamster,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human DDIT3.P35638

Product details:
Previously called Anti-DDIT3 Antibody [S02-6A3]. The name of this product has been changed, there have been no other changes to the product.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: 55.08% Water, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.98% Tris glycine, 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, 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.
DDIT3 also known as CHOP (C/EBP homologous protein) is a transcription factor commonly expressed in cells under stress conditions such as endoplasmic reticulum stress. It has a molecular weight of approximately 29 kDa. As part of the system that manages cell stress responses DDIT3 expression can occur in various tissues but it is particularly notable in the context of cellular stress regulation. Researchers often use DDIT3 immunohistochemistry to study its presence and expression pattern in different tissues.
Biological function summary
DDIT3 plays a significant role in mediating cellular stress responses and promoting apoptosis when adaptive pathways fail. DDIT3 is not typically part of a multi-subunit complex but it acts in concert with other stress-related proteins to modulate gene expression. By inducing apoptosis DDIT3 helps remove severely damaged cells maintaining overall tissue health. However excessive DDIT3 activity under prolonged stress can lead to cell loss and tissue damage.
Pathways
DDIT3 is involved in the unfolded protein response (UPR) and endoplasmic reticulum stress pathways. It interacts with proteins such as ATF4 and PERK which are part of the mechanism that governs these pathways. DDIT3 induction contributes to the UPR pathway balancing the cell's fate between repair and apoptosis. This balance is important for cell survival under stress and avoids detrimental cellular damage.
DDIT3 has a strong connection with diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. In diabetes DDIT3 overactivation can result in pancreatic beta-cell apoptosis worsening the disease's progression. Furthermore its involvement in neurodegenerative diseases includes its association with the accumulation of misfolded proteins exacerbating cellular stress conditions. DDIT3's interaction with proteins such as BCL2 further influences disease pathways by enhancing apoptotic signals.