Anti-IFIT1 (Interferon-induced Protein with Tetratricopeptide Repeats 1, IFIT-1, Interferon-induced

Interferon-induced antiviral RNA-binding protein that specifically binds single-stranded RNA bearing a 5'-triphosphate group (PPP-RNA), thereby acting as a sensor of viral single-stranded RNAs and inhibiting expression of viral messenger RNAs. Single-stranded PPP-RNAs, which lack 2'-O-methylation of the 5' cap and bear a 5'-triphosphate group instead, are specific from viruses, providing a molecular signature to distinguish between self and non-self mRNAs by the host during viral infection. Directly binds PPP-RNA in a non-sequence-specific manner. Viruses evolved several ways to evade this restriction system such as encoding their own 2'-O-methylase for their mRNAs or by stealing host cap containing the 2'-O-methylation (cap snatching mechanism). Exhibits antiviral activity against several viruses including human papilloma and hepatitis C viruses. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Amino Acid Sequence: MSTNGDDHQVKDSLEQLRCHFTWELSIDDDEMPDLENRVLDQIEFLDTKYSVGIHNLLAYVKHLKGQNEEALKSLKEAENLMQEEHDNQANVRSLVTWGNFAWMYYHMGRLAEAQTYLDKVENICKKLSNPFRYRMECPEIDCEEGWALLKCGGKNYERAKACFEKVLEVDPENPESSAGYAISAYRLDGFKLATKNHKPFSLLPLRQAVRLNPDNGYIKVLLALKLQDEGQEAEGEKYIEEALANMSSQTYVFRYAAKFYRRKGSVDKALELLKKALQETPTSVLLHHQIGLCYKAQMIQIKEATKGQPRGQNREKLDKMIRSAIFHFESAVEKKPTFEVAHLDLARMYIEAGNHRKAEENFQKLLCMKPVVEETMQDIHFHYGRFQEFQKKSDVNAIIHYLKAIKIEQASLTRDKSINSLKKLVLRKLRRKALDLESLSLLGFVYKLEGNMNEALEYYERALRLAADFENSVRQGP, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.