TRIM5 alpha is a protein that is found in the cells of many mammals and fends of various retrovirus infections. It protects monkeys from infection with HIV-1, and humans from infection with some other viruses. If a retrovirus has entered a cell, it needs to shed its capsid in order to reversely transcribe its genes, so that they can be expressed by the host cell. It is believed that TRIM5 alpha, which is present in the cytoplasm, somehow recognizes the capsid and blocks its shedding, thereby stopping the virus in its tracks. It thus represents an intracellular defense completely separate from the rest of the body's immune system.
| Target |
Trim5 alpha |
| Reactivity |
Human |
| Host |
Mouse |
| Clonality |
Monoclonal |
| Tested Applications |
ELISA, WB, IHC |
| Recommended dilutions |
ELISA: 1/10000, WB: 1/500 - 1/2000, IHC: 1/200 - 1/1000. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user. |
| Immunogen |
Purified recombinant fragment of human trim5 alpha expressed in E. Coli. |
| Purification |
Unpurified Ascites. |
| Isotype |
IgG1 |
| Conjugation |
Unconjugated |
| Storage |
Aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
| Molecular Weight |
56 kDa |
| Swiss Prot |
Q9C035
|
| GeneID |
85364
|
| Gene Symbol |
TRIM5 |
| OMIM |
608487
|
| HGNC |
16276 |
| Ensembl |
ENSG00000132256 |
| Buffer |
Ascitic fluid containing 0.03% sodium azide. |
| UNSPSC Code |
12352203 |
| Availability |
Shipped within 5-10 working days. |
| Note |
This product is for research use only. |