Anti-OMI (Serine Protease HTRA2, Mitochondrial, High Temperature Requirement Protein A2, HtrA2, Omi

HtrA2 (Omi) is a serine protease that plays a significant role in apoptosis. Localized to the intermembrane space of the mitochondria, HtrA2 exists as at least four isoforms. In response to cellular stress signals, HtrA2 is released into the cytosol. HtrA2 induces cell death either by direct binding to BIRC proteins (also called inhibitor of apoptosis proteins, IAPs), leading to an increase in caspase activity, or by a BIRC-inhibition-independent caspaseindependent and Serine protease activity-dependent mechanism. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 0.5-1ug/ml, Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 5ug/ml, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. 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 at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.