Description

TRIM5-alpha is a protein that is found in the cells of many mammals and fends of various retrovirus infections. It protects monkeys from infection with HIV-1, and humans from infection with some other viruses. If a retrovirus has entered a cell, it needs to shed its capsid in order to reversely transcribe its genes, so that they can be expressed by the host cell. It is believed that TRIM5 alpha, which is present in the cytoplasm, somehow recognizes the capsid and blocks its shedding, thereby stopping the virus in its tracks. It thus represents an intracellular defense completely separate from the rest of the body's immune system.

References
1. Stremlau, M. Nature 2004.427:848-53. 2. Song, B. J Virol. 2005.79(7):3930-7.

Specification
Aliases	RNF88; TRIM5alpha
Entrez GeneID	85363
Swissprot	Q9C035
clone	3B11H2
Host/Isotype	Mouse IgG1
Antibody Type	Primary antibody
Storage	Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Species Reactivity	Human
Immunogen	Purified recombinant fragment of human trim5 alpha expressed in E. Coli.
Formulation	Ascitic fluid containing 0.03% sodium azide.

Application
WB	1/500 - 1/2000
IHC	1/200 - 1/1000
ELISA	1/10000