DATASHEET
Host:
Mouse
Target Protein:
MB21D1
Clonality:
Monoclonal
Isotype:
IgG1
Entrez Gene:
115004
Swiss Prot:
Q8N884
Source:
This MB21D1 antibody is generated from a mouse immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 1-185 amino acids from human MB21D1.
Purification:
Purified by Protein G.
Storage Buffer:
0.01M TBS(pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.02% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol.
Storage:
Shipped at 4C. Store at -20C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Background:
Nucleotidyltransferase that catalyzes the formation of cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) from ATP and GTP. Catalysis involves both the formation of a 2',5' phosphodiester linkage at the GpA step and the formation of a 3',5' phosphodiester linkage at the ApG step, producing c[G(2',5')pA(3',5')p]. Has antiviral activity by acting as a key cytosolic DNA sensor, the presence of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) in the cytoplasm being a danger signal that triggers the immune responses. Binds cytosolic DNA directly, leading to activation and synthesis of cGAMP, a second messenger that binds to and activates TMEM173/STING, thereby triggering type-I interferon production. cGAMP can be transferred between cells by virtue of packaging within viral particles contributing to IFN-induction in newly infected cells in a cGAS-independent but TMEM173/STING-dependent manner (PubMed:26229115).