Abcam, ab132520, Recombinant Human ATG16L1 protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human ATG16L1 protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 85 to 607 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:ELISA, SDS-PAGE, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q676U5,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°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.
ATG16L1 also known as Autophagy Related 16 Like 1 is a protein involved in the autophagy process. It functions as part of a complex that includes ATG12 and ATG5. The molecular weight of ATG16L1 is approximately 66 kDa. It is highly expressed in various tissues including the immune cells highlighting its involvement in essential cellular processes. The protein interacts with other autophagy-related proteins to facilitate the elongation and maturation of autophagosomes.
Biological function summary
ATG16L1 plays a role in mediating autophagy a vital cellular degradation process. It forms a complex with ATG5 and ATG12 necessary for the elongation of the autophagosome membrane. Apart from its role in autophagy ATG16L1 contributes to the regulation of innate immunity by influencing the secretion of inflammatory cytokines. Its presence is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and proper immune responses.
Pathways
ATG16L1 is important in pathways like autophagy and immunity. In the autophagy pathway it works alongside ATG5 and ATG12 to ensure the proper formation of autophagosomes which are structures that engulf and degrade unwanted cellular components. Furthermore in the immune response pathway it helps regulate inflammation by managing cytokine production and secretion showing interaction with proteins like NOD2.
ATG16L1 has connections with inflammatory bowel diseases particularly Crohn's disease and various cancers. Mutations in ATG16L1 can lead to impaired autophagy contributing to the development of Crohn's disease. In cancer dysregulation of autophagy involving ATG16L1 may affect tumor progression and response to therapy. The protein associates with NOD2 in Crohn's disease demonstrating that changes in their interaction can influence disease susceptibility and severity.