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AB171714

Recombinant Human GIMAP5 protein (His tag N-Terminus)

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Recombinant Human GIMAP5 protein (His tag N-Terminus) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 1 to 284 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >85%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.

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IAN4L1, IAN5, IMAP3, GIMAP5, GTPase IMAP family member 5, Immune-associated nucleotide-binding protein 5, Immunity-associated nucleotide 4-like 1 protein, Immunity-associated nucleotide 5 protein, Immunity-associated protein 3, IAN-5, hIAN5

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human GIMAP5 protein (His tag N-Terminus) (AB171714)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human GIMAP5 protein (His tag N-Terminus) (AB171714)

15% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab171714 (3μg).

Key facts

Purity

>85% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

His tag N-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

Q96F15

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 8 Constituents: 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.17% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl, 0.03% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"MGSSHHHHHHSSGLVPRGSHMGSMGGFQRGKYGTMAEGRSEDNLSATPPALRIILVGKTGCGKSATGNSILGQPVFESKLRAQSVTRTCQVKTGTWNGRKVLVVDTPSIFESQADTQELYKNIGDCYLLSAPGPHVLLLVIQLGRFTAQDTVAIRKVKEVFGTGAMRHVVILFTHKEDLGGQALDDYVANTDNCSLKDLVRECERRYCAFNNWGSVEEQRQQQAELLAVIERLGREREGSFHSNDLFLDAQLLQRTGAGACQEDYRQYQAKVEWQVEKHKQELRENESNWAYKALLRVKHLMLLHYE","proteinLength":"Fragment","predictedMolecularWeight":"34.4 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":284,"aminoAcidStart":1,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"Q96F15","tags":[{"tag":"His","terminus":"N-Terminus"}]}]

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

GTPase of the immune-associated protein 5 (GIMAP5) is a small GTP-binding protein also known as IAN5 with a molecular mass of around 34 kDa. This protein localizes on the inner membrane of mitochondria and is expressed in lymphocytes especially T cells. Its primary mechanical function involves regulating the survival and homeostasis of these immune cells. GIMAP5 participates in maintaining cellular energy balance by interacting with various mitochondrial components influencing cell metabolism.
Biological function summary

GIMAP5 plays an important role in lymphocyte survival by preventing apoptosis which is important for an effective immune response. GIMAP5 is essential for the development and function of regulatory T cells which are vital for maintaining immune tolerance. It is not typically part of a large protein complex but it interfaces with several key proteins on the mitochondrial membrane. Its role in immunity suggests a protective mechanism against excessive immune activation.

Pathways

The role of GIMAP5 is central in immune regulation pathways like the T-cell activation pathway. It influences the IL-7 signaling pathway which is significant for T cell development and survival. GIMAP5 functions in conjunction with other proteins such as Bcl-2 a well-known protein that regulates cell death providing support to lymphocyte longevity and function during immune responses.

GIMAP5 has been linked to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and type 1 diabetes. Its dysfunction can lead to impaired immune regulation contributing to these diseases. Autoimmunity connections with GIMAP5 involve the interaction with Fas a protein involved in apoptosis signaling. Abnormal regulation or expression of GIMAP5 may disrupt normal immune tolerance causing self-reactivity of lymphocytes and subsequent disease manifestation.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

ab171714 was purified by using conventional chromatography techniques.

General info

Function

Plays a role in T lymphocyte development and the optimal generation of CD4/CD8 double-positive thymocytes (By similarity). Inhibitor of GSK3A, possibly by sequestering GSK3A in cytoplasmic vesicles and impairing its translocation to the nucleus. Consequently, impairs GSK3A-dependent transcriptional program and regulation of the DNA damage response occurring during T cells proliferation (PubMed : 29382851). Required for the survival of peripheral T cells, natural killer (NK) and NK T-cell development and the maintenance of normal liver function (By similarity). May promote the survival of mature T lymphocytes upon cytokine withdrawal (By similarity). May regulate Ca(2+) homeostasis by modulating lysosomal Ca(2+) stores, preventing its accumulation in the absence of T cell activation (By similarity). May play a role in mitochondrial DNA segregation in hematopoietic tissues (By similarity). Is a regulator of liver endothelial cell homeostasis (By similarity).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the TRAFAC class TrmE-Era-EngA-EngB-Septin-like GTPase superfamily. AIG1/Toc34/Toc159-like paraseptin GTPase family. IAN subfamily.

Subcellular localisation

Lysosome membrane

Product protocols

Target data

Plays a role in T lymphocyte development and the optimal generation of CD4/CD8 double-positive thymocytes (By similarity). Inhibitor of GSK3A, possibly by sequestering GSK3A in cytoplasmic vesicles and impairing its translocation to the nucleus. Consequently, impairs GSK3A-dependent transcriptional program and regulation of the DNA damage response occurring during T cells proliferation (PubMed : 29382851). Required for the survival of peripheral T cells, natural killer (NK) and NK T-cell development and the maintenance of normal liver function (By similarity). May promote the survival of mature T lymphocytes upon cytokine withdrawal (By similarity). May regulate Ca(2+) homeostasis by modulating lysosomal Ca(2+) stores, preventing its accumulation in the absence of T cell activation (By similarity). May play a role in mitochondrial DNA segregation in hematopoietic tissues (By similarity). Is a regulator of liver endothelial cell homeostasis (By similarity).
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