MITF Antibody

MITF (microphthalmia transcription factor) is a transcription factor that regulates the expression of genes with essential roles in cell differentiation, proliferation and survival. Binds to 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. [UniProt]

Product Specifications

UniProt

O75030

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

Recombinant full-length human protein was used as the immunogen for the MITF antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

MPAF3

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Field of Research

Stem Cell & Developmental Biology

Purification

Protein G affinity chromatography

Dilution

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT, Prediluted IHC only format: incubate for 30 min at RT (1)

Storage Conditions

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Notes

For research use only.

Applications Notes

Titering of the MITF antibody may be required for optimal performance.1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.