The Drosophila piwi gene was identified as being required for the self-renewal of germline stem cells. Piwi homologs are well conserved among various species including Arabidopsis, C. elegans, and Homo sapiens. Both Miwi and Mili proteins are mouse homologs of Piwi and contain a C-terminal Piwi domain. Miwi and Mili bind to Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) in male germ cells and are essential for spermatogenesis in mice.
Host
Rabbit
Intended Use
For research use only. Not for human, diagnostic or therapeutic use.
Isotype
IgG
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
The Drosophila piwi gene was identified as being required for the self-renewal of germline stem cells. Piwi homologs are well conserved among various species including Arabidopsis, C. elegans, and Homo sapiens. Both Miwi and Mili proteins are mouse homologs of Piwi and contain a C-terminal Piwi domain. Miwi and Mili bind to Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) in male germ cells and are essential for spermatogenesis in mice.
Size
100μl(100μg)
Species
Mus Musculus (Mouse)
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasm
Target Details
This gene encodes a member of the PIWI subfamily of Argonaute proteins, evolutionarily conserved proteins containing both PAZ and Piwi motifs that play important roles in stem cell self-renewal, RNA silencing, and translational regulation in diverse organisms. The encoded protein may play a role as an intrinsic regulator of the self-renewal capacity of germline and hematopoietic stem cells.
Endoribonuclease that plays a central role in postnatal germ cells by repressing transposable elements and preventing their mobilization, which is essential for the germline integrity
Protein Families
Argonaute family, Piwi subfamily
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in brain. Expressed in testis, specifically in spermatocytes (at protein level). Only detected in germ lineage cells of adult testis. Expressed in male gonads 2 weeks after birth at the initiation of spermatogenesis, but not expressed in female
Buffer
Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.
Format
liquid
Purification
Affinity purification
Purity
Affinity purification
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.
Storage Buffer
Store at -20oC or -80oC. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.
Applications
ELISA, WB, IHC, IF, IP
Description
ELISA ; WB ; IHC ; IF ; IP, IHC ; IF ; IP ; WB ; ELISA