Specificity: This Polyclonal antibody is directed against human human RICK protein. The product was purified from seurm by protein A chromatography. Expect reactivity with human human RICK. Cross-reactivity with human RICK from other sources has not been determined.Relevance: Apoptosis is mediated by death domain (DD) and/or caspase recruitment domain (CARD) containing molecules and a caspase family of proteases. The DD-containing serine/threonine kinase RIP regulates Fas-induced apoptosis. A novel CARD-containing serine/threonine kinase that regulates apoptosis was identified and designated RICK for RIP-like interacting CLARP kinase(1). RICK contains an N-terminal kinase catalytic domain and a C-terminal CARD domain. The RICK kinase domain has high sequence homology to that of RIP. Overexpression of RICK promotes the activation of caspase-8 and Fas-induced apoptosis. RICK represents a novel kinase that regulates Fas-induced apoptosis. The mRNA for RICK is expressed in multiple human tissues(1). RICK interacts with several Nod and T-cell receptor proteins and thereby confers signal transduction for innate and adaptive immune system responses(2).
Format
Liquid
Purity
Affinity purified
Storage
This product is stable for several weeks at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage, aliquot contents and freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of receipt.
Storage Condition
-20C
Applications
WB
Description
Recommended dilutionsWB: 1/2000.Detects a band of approximately 65 kDa (predicted molecular weight: 61 kDa).Not yet tested in other applications.Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user., WB