BACKGROUND SOCS1 (Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1) is a member of the STAT-induced STAT inhibitor (SSI), also known as suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS), family. This family members are characterized by the presence of a src homology (SH2) domain and a carboxyl-terminal conserved domain called the SOCS box. So far, 8 members of the SOCS family have been identified, termed SOCS-1 to SOCS-7 and CIS (cytokine-inducible SH2-containing protein).1 SOCS1 inhibits JAK-mediated cytokine signaling by binding to JAKs. It has been shown to be an important physiological negative regulator of various cytokines including IFNγ and IL-4. SOCS1 also modulates toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling in macrophages. SOCS1-deficient mice (SOCS1−/−) die neonatally because of multiorgan inflammation.2 Recently, it was demonstrated that SOCS1 also participated in downstream signaling of receptor tyrosine kinase such as c-Kit and insulin receptor.3 In addition, SOCS1 has also been suggested to function as an antioncogene. Mutations and deletions of the SOCS1 gene have been found in several lymphomas.4
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2. Starr R et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci USA 95:14395-14399, 1998.
3. De Sepulveda P et al.: EMBO J. 18:904-915, 1999.
4. Calabrese V et al.: Mol. Cell 36:754-767, 2009.
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Cat.No.: | CA1074 |
Antigen: | Human SOCS1 carboxyl-terminal sequence |
Isotype: | Rabbit Polyclonal |
Species & predicted species cross- reactivity ( ): | Human, Rat, Mouse |
Applications & Suggested starting dilutions: | WB 1:1000 IP 1:50 IHC (Paraffin) 1:100 ICC n/d FACS n/d |
Predicted Molecular Weight of protein: | 23 kDa |
Specificity/Sensitivity: | Detects endogenous levels of SOCS1 protein in normal primary cell lysates. |
Storage: | Store at 4° C for frequent use; at -20° C for at least one year. |
*Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.