Application

Research Sub CategoryTranscription Factors

Research CategoryEpigenetics & Nuclear Function

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:500 dilution from a representative lot was reported to detect MAFA in HeLa, 293T/17, Capan-2, SAOS-2, SH-SY5Y, and Skin 3, 44 cells.

This Anti-MAFA Antibody is validated for use in Western Blotting and Immunocytochemistry for the detection of MAFA.

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General description

MAFA is a tissue specific transcription factor found in the nuclei of pancreas islet beta cells. MAFA specifically binds the insulin enhancer element RIPE3b and activates insulin gene expression. MAFA also cooperates synergistically with NEUROD1 and PDX1 in enhancing additional gene expression during development as well. Phosphorylation by GSK3 increases MAFA transcriptional activity and is required for its oncogenic activity. MAFA can be either an oncogene or act as a tumor suppressor, depending on the cell context.

Immunogen

Epitope: Region near the N-terminus of MAFA

Mixture of three linear peptides corresponding to amino acids 1-150 of human MAFA.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing PBS with 0.05% sodium azide.

Antigen Affinity Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in a HEK293T cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1 µg/mL dilution of this antibody detected MAFA in a 293T cell lysate.

Specificity

Recognizes MAFA

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~ 35 kDa observed