CARMA1 Antibody

CARMA1 Antibody: CARMA proteins belong to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase-like (MAGUK) family of proteins that can function as molecular scaffolds that assist assembly of signal transduction molecules. CARMA1, CARMA2, and CARMA3 share high degrees of sequence and functional homology, but their tissue-specific distribution suggests that they serve distinct biological functions in different cell types. Both CARMA1 and CARMA3 associate with NEMO, the regulatory subunit of the Iκ K complex, thereby regulating activation of the NF-κ B transcription factor. Also, gene inactivation studies showed a complete block in T and B cell immunity as well as an impaired response to LPS, indicating that CARMA1 is a critical regulator in both the adaptive and innate immune systems.

CARMA1 antibody can be stored at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.

Gaide O, Martinon F, Michau O, et al. Carma1, 1 CARD-containing binding partner of Bcl10, induces Bcl10 phosphorylation and NF-κ B activation. FEBS Lett. 2001; 496:121-7.

Bertin J, Wang L, Guo Y, et al. CARD11 and CARD14 are novel caspase recruitment domain (CARD) /membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) family members that interact with BCL10 and activate NF-κ B. J. Biol. Chem. 2001; 276:11877-82.

McAllister-Lucas LM, Inohara N, Lucas PC, et al. Bimp1, a MAGUK family member linking protein kinase C activation to Bcl10-mediated NF-κ B induction. J. Biol. Chem. 2001; 276:30589-97.