Bit1 Antibody (Center) Blocking Peptide
Synthetic peptide
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Primary Accession | Q9Y3E5 |
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Clone Names | 4031703 |
Gene ID | 51651 |
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Other Names | Peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase 2, mitochondrial, PTH 2, Bcl-2 inhibitor of transcription 1, PTRH2, BIT1, PTH2 |
Target/Specificity | The synthetic peptide sequence used to generate the antibody AP1323a was selected from the Center region of human Bit1. A 10 to 100 fold molar excess to antibody is recommended. Precise conditions should be optimized for a particular assay. |
Format | Peptides are lyophilized in a solid powder format. Peptides can be reconstituted in solution using the appropriate buffer as needed. |
Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 6 months. For long term storage store at -20°C. |
Precautions | This product is for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | PTRH2 |
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Synonyms | BIT1, PTH2 |
Function | Peptidyl-tRNA hydrolase which releases tRNAs from the ribosome during protein synthesis (PubMed:14660562). Promotes caspase- independent apoptosis by regulating the function of two transcriptional regulators, AES and TLE1. |
Cellular Location | Mitochondrion outer membrane; Single-pass membrane protein |

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Background
Adhesion to extracellular matrix regulates cell survival via integrin engagement and cell spreading. Anoikis is the molecular mechanism of apop-tosis induced by integrin detachment. A role for Bit1 (Bcl-2 inhibitor of transcription 1) has been identified in this process. Bit1 is a mitochondrial protein released into the cytoplasm upon onset of apoptosis where it forms a complex with AES, a small Groucho/transducin-like enhancer of split (TLE) protein and induces caspase-independent apoptosis. AES and TLE proteins are transcriptional co-repressors that play important roles in neurogenesis, segmentation, and sex determination. Bit1-AES complexes may switch off a survival-promoting gene transcription program controlled by TLE. Apoptosis of Bit1/AES transfected cells is inhibited when cells are permitted to attach to fibronectin through the alpha-beta integrin, suggesting that the contribution of the Bit1-AES pathway to anoikis is regulated by integrins.
References
Cell 116(5):751-762 (2004).Biochim Biophys Acta. 1692:145-57 (2004).Gene 2000; 249:1-16.

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