PDF Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [Clone ID: LBI3C12]

Product Specifications

Background

Protein synthesis proceeds after formylation of methionine by methionyl-tRNA formyl transferase (FMT) and transfer of the charged initiator f-met tRNA to the ribosome. In eubacteria and eukaryotic organelles the product of this gene, peptide deformylase (PDF), removes the formyl group from the initiating methionine of nascent peptides. In eubacteria, deformylation of nascent peptides is required for subsequent cleavage of initiating methionines by methionine aminopeptidase. The discovery that a natural inhibitor of PDF, actinonin, acts as an antimicrobial agent in some bacteria has spurred intensive research into the design of bacterial-specific PDF inhibitors. In human cells, only mitochondrial proteins have N-formylation of initiating methionines. Protein inhibitors of PDF or siRNAs of PDF block the growth of cancer cell lines but have no effect on normal cell growth. In humans, PDF function may therefore be restricted to rapidly growing cells. [provided by RefSeq]

Overview

Carrier-free (BSA/glycerol-free) PDF mouse monoclonal antibody, clone LBI3C12

Gene Name

Homo sapiens peptide deformylase, mitochondrial (PDF), mRNA; nuclear gene for mitochondrial product.

Gene ID

64146

UniProt

Q9HBH1

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Dilution

WB 1:500, IF 1:100, FLOW 1:100

Form

Lyophilized powder (original buffer 1X PBS, pH 7.3, 8% trehalose)

Buffer

Lyophilized powder (original buffer 1X PBS, pH 7.3, 8% trehalose)

Storage Conditions

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. Aliquot will be stable at 4°C short term. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.