The stated application concentrations are suggested starting points. Titration of the ATG4A antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
In 1X PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.09 % sodium azide
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C,-20 °C
Storage Comment
Aliquot the ATG4A antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Target
ATG4A
(Autophagy related 4A Cysteine Peptidase (ATG4A))
Alternative Name
ATG4A
Background
Cysteine protease required for the cytoplasm to vacuole transport (Cvt) and autophagy. Cleaves the C-terminal amino acid of ATG8 family proteins to reveal a C-terminal glycine. Exposure of the glycine at the C-terminus is essential for ATG8 proteins conjugation to phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) and insertion to membranes, which is necessary for autophagy. Preferred substrate is GABARAPL2 followed by MAP1LC3A and GABARAP. Has also an activity of delipidating enzyme for the PE-conjugated forms.