Survivin is a unique member of the inhibitor of apoptosis (IAP) protein family that interferes with post- mitochondrial events including activation of caspases. Survivin regulates cell cycle and is expressed in most tumors, but it is barely detectable in the terminally differentiated normal cells and tissues. The differential expression of survivin in cancer versus normal tissues makes it a useful tool in cancer diagnosis and a promising therapeutic target (1). Survivin is expressed in the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. At the beginning of mitosis, survivin associates with icrotubules of the mitotic spindle in a specific and saturable reaction that is regulated by microtubule dynamics. Disruption of survivin-microtubule interactions results in loss of survivin's anti-apoptosis function and increased caspase-3 activity, a mechanism involved in cell death, during mitosis (2).
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Flow Cytometry: 1:50
Western Blot: 1:500-1:1000
Immunohistochemistry: 1:100-1:250
Immunocytochemistry: 1:100
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Manufactured incorporating RabMAb(R) technology under Epitomics US patents, No 5,675,063 and 7,429,487, owned by Abcam.
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