Anti-Smac/Diablo Antibody

Apoptosis is a conserved cell suicide program essential for the development and homeostasis of multi-cellular organisms. Abnormal inhibition of apoptosis is a hallmark of cancer and autoimmune diseases, whereas excessive cell death is found in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimers disease. Executioners of the apoptotic program are cysteine proteases termed caspases that exist as inactive zymogens in living cells and are activated during apoptosis. Active caspases cleave key intracellular protein substrates, resulting in the characteristic morphological changes associated with apoptosis. The release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria triggers the oligomerization of Apaf-1 in an ATP/dATP-dependent manner and induces the autoactivation of caspase-9. Active caspase-9 in turn activates downstream effector caspases including caspase -3, -6 and -7.

Apoptosis, Cancer, Cell Biology, Cell Death, Invasion/Microenvironment, Metabolism, Metabolism Processes, Mitochondrial, Mitochondrial Markers, Mitochondrial Metabolism, Pathways and Processes, Receptors

Promotes apoptosis by activating caspases in the cytochrome c/Apaf-1/caspase-9 pathway. Acts by opposing the inhibitory activity of inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAP) . Inhibits the activity of BIRC6/bruce by inhibiting its binding to caspases (By similarity) .

Store vial at -20°C prior to opening. Aliquot contents and freeze at -20°C or below for extended storage. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Centrifuge product if not completely clear after standing at room temperature. This product is stable for several weeks at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of opening.