Abcam, ab309450, Human cIAP1 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human cIAP1 ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human cIAP1 in Human in Biofluids, Cell Culture Media samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Serum, Plasma, Cell culture supernatant,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 1.65 ng/mL,
Range:1.65 - 400 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human cIAP1 ELISA Kit is an in vitro enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement ofHuman cIAP1 in serum, plasma, and cell culture supernatants. This assay employs an antibody specific for human cIAP1 coated on a 96-well plate.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C

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.