The inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAPs) regulate programmed cell death by inhibiting members of the caspase family of enzymes. A novel mammalian protein that binds to IAPs and neutralizes the inhibitory effect of IAPs on caspases was recently identi?ed and designated Smac/DIABLO (1,2). Smac/DIABLO is a mitochondrial protein that is released along with cytochrome c during apoptosis and activates cytochrome c/Apaf-1/capase-9 pathway. Analysis of the structural basis of Smac/DIABLO reveals that the N-terminal amino acids are required for binding of Smac/DIABLO to IAPs and activation of caspases (3-6). Smac/DIABLO is expressed in a variety of human and mouse tissues (1,2). Peptide (SDEGADQEEEAYLRED) corresponding to amino acids 222 to 237 of murine Smac/DIABLO (2). Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot.
Size
50ug
Concentration
n/a
Applications
ELISA WB
Other Names
Smac, CT, Blocking Peptide (DIABLO, Direct IAP Binding Protein of Low Pi, Second Mitochondrial Activator of Cell Death)