Natural resistance to infection with unrelated intracellular parasite such as Mycobacteria, Salmonella and Leishmania is controlled by a single gene that encodes a macrophage-specific membrane protein designated as Natural Resistance-Associated Macrophage Protein (Nramp1).
Recently a second member of NRAMP family, termed NRAMP2/DMT/DCT1 (Divalent Metal ion Transporter 1 or Divalent Cation Transporter 1), has been identified (human, rat and mouse 568aa, ~65% identity with NRAMP1).
Unlike NRAMP1, NRAMP2 expression is more ubiquitous and has been detected in most tissues.
It is dramatically up-regulated by iron starvation in the intestine.
NRAMP2 (slc11a2) gene produces two alternatively spliced transcripts generated by alternative use of two 3' exons encoding distinct C-termini of the protein as well as distinct 3' untranslated regions (UTRs).
Interestingly, one Nramp2 mRNA contains an iron-responsive element (IRE) in its 3'UTR.
The IRE is an RNA secondary structure present in the 5'- or the 3'- UTR of animal mRNAs encoding proteins involved in iron metabolism.
The second Nramp2 splice isoform (without-IRE, isoform II) encodes a protein in which the C-terminal 18-aa of the IRE form (with IRE, isoform I) are replaced by a novel 25-aa segment and codes for a distinct 3' UTR lacking the IRE.
The two isoforms are differentially localized and regulated in GI tract and kidney.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA.
Western Blot, though not tested, may potentially be used as an application.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:ELISA: 1:10,000-1:50,000.
Coat ELISA plates at 1ug/ml with Control Peptide.
See catalog #N0020-02A: Natural Resistance Associated Macrophage Protein with IRE, Rat, Control Pepetide
Western Blot: 1:1000-1:5000 (ECL)
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for 12 months.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
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Size:100ul
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:rat
Grade:Serum
Purity:Serum
Form:Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.05% sodium azide.
Specificity:Recognizes rat NRAMP2 with IRE.
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:E
Calc Crossreactivity:Rt
Immunogen:Synthetic peptide, 17aa located near the C-terminal, cytoplasmic domain of rat NRAMP2 conjugated to KLH. Sequence is 100% homologous with mouse Nramp2 with IRE and is absent in NRAMP2 without IRE. No significant sequence homology exists with NRAMP1.