A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human SOCS1(197-211aa NPVLRDYLSSFPFQI), identical to the related mouse and rat sequences.
Alternative Synonym:
Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1, SOCS-1, JAK-binding protein, JAB, STAT-induced STAT inhibitor 1, SSI-1, Tec-interacting protein 3, TIP-3, SOCS1, SSI1, TIP3
Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1(SOCS1), also known as Jak-binding protein(JAB), is a negative regulator to a subset of protein-tyrosine kinases. This 211-amino acid protein has a molecular mass of about 23.5 kD. The TEC-binding region of SOCS1 resides in the N terminus. SOCS1 associates with Tec and suppresses its kinase activity. The SOCS1 gene is intronless and is mapped to on chromosome 16p13.13. SOCS1 regulates the JAK/STAT signal-transduction pathway. Moreover, it contributes to protection against hepatic injury and fibrosis, and may also protect against hepatocarcinogenesis.
