Anti-EVI1/MECOM Antibody Picoband®

MDS1 and EVI1 complex locus protein EVI1 (MECOM) also known as ecotropic virus integration site 1 protein homolog (EVI-1) or positive regulatory domain zinc finger protein 3 (PRDM3) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MECOM gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a transcriptional regulator and oncoprotein that may be involved in hematopoiesis, apoptosis, development, and cell differentiation and proliferation. The encoded protein can interact with CTBP1, SMAD3, CREBBP, KAT2B, MAPK8, and MAPK9. This gene can undergo translocation with the AML1 gene, resulting in overexpression of this gene and the onset of leukemia. Several transcript variants encoding a few different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Important for the control of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species homeostasis, apoptosis regulation and cell viability. Possesses a dithiol-reducing activity.

1. Buonamici, S., Li, D., Chi, Y., Zhao, R., Wang, X., Brace, L., Ni, H., Saunthararajah, Y., Nucifora, G. EVI1 induces myelodysplastic syndrome in mice. J. Clin. Invest. 114: 713-719, 2004. Note: Erratum: J. Clin. Invest. 115: 2296 only, 2005. 2. Gross, M. B. Personal Communication. Baltimore, Md. 3/16/2018. 3. Morishita, K., Parganas, E., Bartholomew, C., Sacchi, N., Valentine, M. B., Raimondi, S. C., Le Beau, M. M., Ihle, J. N. The human Evi-1 gene is located on chromosome 3q24-q28 but is not rearranged in three cases of acute nonlymphocytic leukemias containing t (3;5) (q25; q34) translocations. Oncogene Res. 5: 221-231, 1990.

At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.