Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ Ultraviolet irradiation resistance-associated gene (UVRAG) is an important autophagic tumor suppressor, encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 11q13.5. The encoded protein is characterized with four functional domains, such as proline-rich domain, a lipid-binding C2 domain, a beclin1-binding coiled-coil domain (CCD) and a C-terminal domain involved in centrosome integrity and DNA damage repair._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids 665-678 of human UVRAG, conjugated to KLH. The corresponding sequence is identical in mouse._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Anti-UVRAG antibody has been used in:_x000D_ • immunoblotting_x000D_ • western blotting_x000D_ • immunofluorescence_x000D_ Anti-UVRAG antibody produced in rabbit has been used:_x000D_ • in western blotting_x000D_ • in immunofluorescence_x000D_ Target description_x000D_ UVRAG activates the Beclin1-PI(3)KC3 complex, promoting autophagy and suppressing the proliferation and tumorigenicity of human colon cancer cells. This gene complements the ultraviolet sensitivity of xeroderma pigmentosum group C cells and encodes a prot_x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Solution in 0.01 M phos­phate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Ultraviolet irradiation resistance-associated gene (UVRAG) is implicated in the regulation of intracellular membrane trafficking, including autophagy and chromosomal stability. The encoded protein regulates apoptosis by suppressing the BCL2-associated X protein (Bax) activity. Mutation in the gene has been observed in various types of human cancers, including microsatellite unstable colon carcinomas.