FOXA1 Antibody

Size

100ul

Clone Number

3B2

Aliases

Hepatocyte nuclear factor 3-alpha (HNF-3-alpha) (HNF-3A) (Forkhead box protein A1) (Transcription factor 3A) (TCF-3A), FOXA1, HNF3A TCF3A

Immunogen Species

Homo sapiens (Human)

UniProt ID

P55317

Immunogen

A synthesized peptide derived from human FOXA1

Raised in

Species Reactivity

Human

Tested Applications

ELISA, WB, IHC, IP; Recommended dilution: WB:1:500-1:5000, IHC:1:50-1:200, IP:1:200-1:1000

Background

Transcription factor that is involved in embryonic development, establishment of tissue-specific gene expression and regulation of gene expression in differentiated tissues. Is thought to act as a 'pioneer' factor opening the compacted chromatin for other proteins through interactions with nucleosomal core histones and thereby replacing linker histones at target enhancer and/or promoter sites. Binds DNA with the consensus sequence 5'-[AC]A[AT]T[AG]TT[GT][AG][CT]T[CT]-3' (By similarity). Proposed to play a role in translating the epigenetic signatures into cell type-specific enhancer-driven transcriptional programs. Its differential recruitment to chromatin is dependent on distribution of histone H3 methylated at 'Lys-5' (H3K4me2) in estrogen-regulated genes. Involved in the development of multiple endoderm-derived organ systems such as liver, pancreas, lung and prostate; FOXA1 and FOXA2 seem to have at least in part redundant roles (By similarity). Modulates the transcriptional activity of nuclear hormone receptors. Is involved in ESR1-mediated transcription; required for ESR1 binding to the NKX2-1 promoter in breast cancer cells; binds to the RPRM promoter and is required for the estrogen-induced repression of RPRM. Involved in regulation of apoptosis by inhibiting the expression of BCL2. Involved in cell cycle regulation by activating expression of CDKN1B, alone or in conjunction with BRCA1. Originally described as a transcription activator for a number of liver genes such as AFP, albumin, tyrosine aminotransferase, PEPCK, etc. Interacts with the cis-acting regulatory regions of these genes. Involved in glucose homeostasis.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Isotype

Rabbit IgG

Purification Method

Affinity-chromatography

Conjugate

Non-conjugated

Buffer

Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.

Form

Liquid

Stroage

Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.

Target Names

FOXA1

Research Areas

Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling