Anti-RASAL1/RASAL1 Antibody Picoband® (Biotine Conjugate)

The protein encoded by this gene is member of the GAP1 family of GTPase-activating proteins. And it is mapped to 12q24.13. These proteins stimulate the GTPase activity of normal RAS p21 but not its oncogenic counterpart. Acting as a suppressor of RAS function, the protein enhances the weak intrinsic GTPase activity of RAS proteins resulting in the inactive GDP-bound form of RAS, thereby allowing control of cellular proliferation and differentiation. This particular family member contains domains which are characteristic of the GAP1 subfamily of RasGAP proteins but, in contrast to the other GAP1 family members, this protein is strongly and selectively expressed in endocrine tissues. Alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode different isoforms have been described.

Highly expressed in thyroid and adrenal medulla, lower expression in brain, spinal cord and trachea (PubMed:9751798). Expressed in melanocytes (PubMed:23999003).

Store at -20℃ for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4℃ for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20℃ for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.