Catalogue

Background
LAG1 is a longevity gene, the first such gene to be identified. Originally cloned from the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. A close homolog of this gene, LAC1, has been found in the yeast genome. The human homolog of LAG1 has functions in human aging. LAG1 may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases and human aging. Lass1 may be either a bona fide (dihydro)ceramide synthase or a modulator of its activity. When overexpressed in cells is involved in the production of sphingolipids containing mainly one fatty acid donor (N-linked stearoyl- (C18) ceramide) in a fumonisin B1-independent manner. Located in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane; LAss1 is a multi-pass membrane protein.

Synonyms: LAG1 longevity assurance homolog 1, UOG-1 protein, LAG1, LASS1

Source

Immunogen: Synthetic peptide derived from the C-terminal human Lass1 protein.

Product

Product Form: Unconjugated

Formulation: Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide

Purification Method: Ammonium Sulfate Precipitation

Concentration: See vial for concentration

Applications
Antibody can be used for Western blotting (1-5 µg/ml starting dilution). Other uses not yet tested. Only reacts with human Lass1 protein. Does not cross react with other species. Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.

Functional Analysis: Western Blotting

Positive Control: Hypothalamus

Storage
Product should be stored at -20°C. Aliquot to avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Product Stability: See expiration date on vial

Shipping Conditions: Ship at ambient temperature, freeze upon arrival

Caution
This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving humans or animals. It may contain hazardous ingredients. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for additional information and proper handling procedures. Dispose product remainders according to local regulations.This datasheet is as accurate as reasonably achievable, but our company accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in this information.

References
[1] Lee S.-J.; Expression of growth/differentiation factor 1 in the nervous system: conservation of a bicistronic structure.; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 88:4250-4254(1991). [2] Jiang J.C., Kirchman P.A., Zagulski M., Hunt J., Jazwinski S.M.; Homologs of the yeast longevity gene LAG1 in Caenorhabditis elegans and human.; Genome Res. 8:1259-1272(1998). [3] Grimwood J., et al.; The DNA sequence and biology of human chromosome 19.; Nature 428:529-535(2004). [4] The MGC Project Team; The status, quality, and expansion of the NIH full-length cDNA project: the Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC).; Genome Res. 14:2121-2127(2004).

Protein Reference(s)

Database Name: UniProt

Accession Number: P27544

Species Accession: Human

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