The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the antizyme inhibitor family, which plays a role in cell growth and proliferation by maintaining polyamine homeostasis within the cell. Antizyme inhibitors are homologs of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC, the key enzyme in polyamine biosynthesis) that have lost the ability to decarboxylase ornithine; however, retain the ability to bind to antizymes. Antizymes negatively regulate intracellular polyamine levels by binding to ODC and targeting it for degradation, as well as by inhibiting polyamine uptake. Antizyme inhibitors function as positive regulators of polyamine levels by sequestering antizymes and neutralizing their effect. This gene encodes antizyme inhibitor 1, the first member of this gene family that is ubiquitously expressed, and is localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm. Overexpression of antizyme inhibitor 1 gene has been associated with increased proliferation, cellular transformation and tumorigenesis. Gene knockout studies showed that homozygous mutant mice lacking functional antizyme inhibitor 1 gene died at birth with abnormal liver morphology. RNA editing of this gene, predominantly in the liver tissue, has been linked to the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Recombinant fusion protein of human AZIN1
Gene ID
51582
Swissprot
O14977
Synonyms
AZIN1AZIAZI1AZIA1OAZIOAZINODC1L
Calculated MW
53kDa
Observed MW
54kDa
Applications
Reactivity
Human,Mouse,Rat
Tested Applications
WB
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Dilution
WB 1:500-1:2000
Concentration
1mg/mL
Storage Buffer
PBS with 0.01% thiomersal,50% glycerol,pH7.3.
Storage Instructions
Store at -20°C Valid for 12 months. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
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