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Microphthalmia Transcription Factor (MITF) Antibody [PCRP-MITF-1D9]

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HuProt Validated
Catalog Number Formulation Size Price
4286-MSM7-P0
Purified Ab with BSA and Azide at 200ug/ml
20ug
$229.00
4286-MSM7-P1
Purified Ab with BSA and Azide at 200ug/ml
100ug
$519.00
4286-MSM7-P1ABX
Purified Ab WITHOUT BSA and Azide at 1.0mg/ml
100ug
$519.00
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Applications & Dilutions

Applications Tested Dillution Protocol
Flow Cytometry (Flow)
1-2ug/million cells
Immunofluorescence (IF)
1-3ug/ml
Western Blot (WB)
2-4ug/ml

Summary

MITF (microphthalmia-associated transcription factor) is a melanocytic nuclear protein that contains basic helix-loop-helix (HLH) and leucine zipper (LZ) domains. These protein motifs are frequently observed in other transcription factors and are particularly common to members of the Myc family. MITF can directly associate with DNA as a homodimer and is required for the development and differentiation of melanocytes. Its expression is upregulated by cAMP and cAMP-dependent pathways. MITF activates several different gene promoters by binding to their E-boxes. Tyrosinase, TRP1 and TRP2 are pigment synthesis genes activated by MITF. When MITF is phosphorylated on Ser73 (via the MAPK pathway), it associates with co-activators of the p300/CBP family and enhances transcription. MITF has several isoforms including MITF-M which is specifically expressed in melanocytes. In MITFdeficient mice there is a complete absence of melanocytes.

Product Properties & Targets

Antibody Type
Host
Mouse
Species Reactivity
Isotype / Light Chain
IgG2b /
Cellular Localization
Cytoplasm, Nucleus
Gene Name
Positive Control
A-431, HeLa or 501 Mel human melanoma cells.Human melanoma., Jurkat
Immunogen
Recombinant full-length human MITF protein
Alternate Names
Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32, BHLHE32; Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32 (bHLHe32); CMM8; Mi; Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor; MITF; WS2; WS2A

Database Links

Entrez Gene ID
SwissProt

Additional Information

Clone
PCRP-MITF-1D9
Chromosome Location
3p14.1
Mol. Weight of Antigen
52-56kDa (doublet)

Functions

  • Transcription factor that regulates the expression of genes with essential roles in cell differentiation, proliferation and survival. Binds to M-boxes (5'-TCATGTG-3') and symmetrical DNA sequences (E-boxes) (5'-CACGTG-3') found in the promoters of target genes, such as BCL2 and tyrosinase (TYR). Plays an important role in melanocyte development by regulating the expression of tyrosinase (TYR) and tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TYRP1). Plays a critical role in the differentiation of various cell types, such as neural crest-derived melanocytes, mast cells, osteoclasts and optic cup-derived retinal pigment epithelium.

Key References

  • Hemesath P, et. al. MAP kinase links the transcription factor microphthalmia to c-Kit signalling in melanocytes. Nature. 1998, 391:298-301.

Storage & Stability

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8 °C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80 °C. Antibody is stable for 24 months. Non-hazardous. No MSDS required.

Limitations

This antibody is available for research use only and is not approved for use in diagnosis.

Supplied as

200ug/ml of Ab purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS with0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0mg/ml.

Warranty

There are no warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond this description. Company is not liable for any personal injury or economic loss resulting from this product.

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