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IFI16 Antibody recognizes interferon gamma-inducible protein 16 (IFI16), a member of the PYHIN protein family involved in intracellular DNA sensing, innate immune signaling, and transcriptional regulation. Also known as gamma-interferon-inducible protein 16, IFI16 functions at the intersection of antiviral defense, inflammatory responses, and cellular stress signaling. Its ability to recognize DNA and participate in protein signaling complexes makes it an important component of the cellular response to infection and genomic disturbances.
IFI16 contains an N-terminal pyrin domain (PYD) and two C-terminal HIN domains, commonly designated HIN-A and HIN-B. The HIN domains bind double-stranded DNA through interactions with the DNA backbone, allowing IFI16 to recognize nucleic acids largely independently of sequence. The pyrin domain facilitates protein-protein interactions involved in assembling signaling complexes. Together, these domains enable IFI16 to connect DNA recognition with downstream immune responses and regulatory pathways.
Although predominantly associated with the nucleus, IFI16 can also participate in cytoplasmic DNA-sensing pathways. During certain viral infections, IFI16 recognizes foreign DNA and contributes to the activation of innate immune signaling. Its interactions with the STING pathway can promote production of type I interferons and other antiviral mediators. IFI16 has also been implicated in inflammasome-related signaling, including responses to herpesvirus infection that involve caspase-1 activation and inflammatory cytokine maturation.
Beyond antiviral immunity, IFI16 participates in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, and senescence. It interacts with proteins involved in cell-cycle control, including p53 and retinoblastoma-associated pathways, and can influence transcriptional programs governing growth arrest and cellular stress responses. Increased IFI16 expression has been associated with cellular senescence and the development of inflammatory phenotypes, connecting this DNA sensor to broader mechanisms of tissue aging and immune regulation.
IFI16 expression is influenced by interferon signaling, particularly interferon gamma, linking its activity to immune activation and inflammatory conditions. Dysregulated IFI16 signaling has been investigated in autoimmune disorders, chronic inflammation, and cancer, where altered nucleic acid sensing and immune responses may contribute to disease progression. IFI16 is also recognized as an autoantigen in certain autoimmune diseases, reflecting its significance in the relationship between nuclear proteins and immune tolerance.
The biological functions of IFI16 extend beyond direct DNA recognition. Its interactions with chromatin-associated proteins, transcription factors, and innate immune signaling components allow it to influence multiple cellular pathways. Researchers investigating IFI16 frequently examine the relationship between nuclear DNA surveillance, antiviral defense, inflammasome activation, and the regulation of cellular growth and survival.
An IFI16 Antibody from NSJ Bioreagents provides a research tool for investigating gamma-interferon-inducible protein 16 and its roles in DNA sensing, innate immunity, transcriptional regulation, and inflammatory signaling.
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Optimal dilution of the IFI16 Antibody / Gamma-interferon-inducible Protein 16 Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
E.coli-derived human Gamma-interferon-inducible Protein 16 recombinant protein (amino acids E183-K743) was used as the immunogen for the IFI16 Antibody.
After reconstitution, the IFI16 Antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
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