Anti-ARL6IP6 Antibody Picoband®

ADP ribosylation factor like GTPase 6 interacting protein 6 is a protein that in the humans is encoded by the ARL6IP6 gene. ARL6IP6 (ADP-ribosylation-like factor 6 interacting protein 6), also known as PFAAP1 (phosphonoformate immuno-associated protein 1), is a 226 amino acid multi-pass membrane protein that belongs to the ARL6IP6 family and is encoded by a gene that maps to human chromosome 2q23.3. A 2q23.3 novel microdeletion involving seven genes, including ARL6IP6, is linked to a proposed 2q23q24 microdeletion syndrome. Additional chromosome 2q deletions, which also include ARL6IP6, are linked to autism, developmental delays and communication impairment. As the second largest human chromosome, chromosome 2 makes up approximately 8% of the human genome and contains 237 million bases encoding over 1,400 genes. Chromosome 2 contains a probable vestigial second centromere, as well as vestigial telomeres, which gives credence to the hypothesis that human chromosome 2 formed as a result of an ancient fusion of two ancestral chromosomes, which are still present in modern day apes.

Required for DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) formation in unsynapsed regions during meiotic recombination. Probably acts by forming a complex with MEI4 and REC114, which activates DSBs formation in unsynapsed regions, an essential step to ensure completion of synapsis. Not required for HORMAD1 functions in pairing-independent synaptonemal complex formation, ATR recruitment to unsynapsed axes, meiotic silencing of unsynapsed chromatin (MSUC) or meiotic surveillance.

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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.