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ABE1404

Sigma-Aldrich

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

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

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)

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.

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WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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