MDA5, Polyclonal Antibody

Helicard; Hlcd; IDDM19; IFIH1; MDA-5; RH116; RIG I like receptor 2; RLR 2; RNA helicase DEAD box protein 116

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Polyclonal

IgG

Rabbit

MDA5 Antibody detects endogenous levels of total MDA5

Affinity Chromatography

Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.

Store at 4 degree C for short term.
Store at-20 degree C for long term.
Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.

Small volumes of anti-MDA5 antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

Function to promote message degradation by specific RNases. Seems to have growth suppressive properties. Involved in innate immune defense against viruses.

Western Blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF)

WB: 1:500-1:2000
ICC/IF: 1:50-1:200

Western blot analysis of MDA5 expression in THP1 cell lysate.

117kDa

interferon induced with helicase C domain 1

interferon-induced helicase C domain-containing protein 1

Interferon-induced helicase C domain-containing protein 1

MDA5; RH116; CADM-140 autoantigen; Helicard; MDA-5; RLR-2  [Similar Products]

DEAD box proteins, characterized by the conserved motif Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD), are putative RNA helicases. They are implicated in a number of cellular processes involving alteration of RNA secondary structure such as translation initiation, nuclear and mitochondrial splicing, and ribosome and spliceosome assembly. Based on their distribution patterns, some members of this family are believed to be involved in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, and cellular growth and division. This gene encodes a DEAD box protein that is upregulated in response to treatment with beta-interferon and a protein kinase C-activating compound, mezerein. Irreversible reprogramming of melanomas can be achieved by treatment with both these agents; treatment with either agent alone only achieves reversible differentiation. Genetic variation in this gene is associated with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent type 19. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2012]

Innate immune receptor which acts as a cytoplasmic sensor of viral nucleic acids and plays a major role in sensing viral infection and in the activation of a cascade of antiviral responses including the induction of type I interferons and proinflammatory cytokines. Its ligands include mRNA lacking 2'-O-methylation at their 5' cap and long-dsRNA (>1 kb in length). Upon ligand binding it associates with mitochondria antiviral signaling protein (MAVS/IPS1) which activates the IKK-related kinases: TBK1 and IKBKE which phosphorylate interferon regulatory factors: IRF3 and IRF7 which in turn activate transcription of antiviral immunological genes, including interferons (IFNs); IFN-alpha and IFN-beta. Responsible for detecting the Picornaviridae family members such as encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) and mengo encephalomyocarditis virus (ENMG). Can also detect other viruses such as dengue virus (DENV), west Nile virus (WNV), and reovirus. Also involved in antiviral signaling in response to viruses containing a dsDNA genome, such as vaccinia virus. Plays an important role in amplifying innate immune signaling through recognition of RNA metabolites that are produced during virus infection by ribonuclease L (RNase L). May play an important role in enhancing natural killer cell function and may be involved in growth inhibition and apoptosis in several tumor cell lines.

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