ABE1404

Anti-MAFA Antibody

from rabbit, purified by affinity chromatography

• Synonym(s): Transcription factor MafA, Pancreatic beta-cell-specific transcriptional activator, Transcription factor RIPE3b1, V-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog A
• UNSPSC Code: 12352203
• eCl@ss: 32160702
• NACRES: NA.41

Properties

• biological source: rabbit
• Quality Level: 100
• antibody form: affinity isolated antibody
• antibody product type: primary antibodies
• clone: polyclonal
• purified by: affinity chromatography
• species reactivity: human
• technique(s): immunocytochemistry: suitable; western blot: suitable
• NCBI accession no.: NP_963883
• UniProt accession no.: Q8NHW3
• shipped in: wet ice
• target post-translational modification: unmodified
• Gene Information: human ... MAFA(389692)

Description

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.

Specificity

Recognizes MAFA

Immunogen

Epitope: Region near the N-terminus of MAFA

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

Application

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.

Research Category
Epigenetics & Nuclear Function

Research Sub Category
Transcription Factors

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

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.

Target description

~ 35 kDa observed

Physical form

Antigen Affinity Purified

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

Storage and Stability

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

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Disclaimer

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable