ARG59073
anti-MEF2C antibody
anti-MEF2C antibody for ICC/IF,IHC-Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections,Western blot and Human,Mouse
Overview
| Product Description | Rabbit Polyclonal antibody recognizes MEF2C |
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| Tested Reactivity | Hu, Ms |
| Predict Reactivity | Rat |
| Tested Application | ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB |
| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Isotype | IgG |
| Target Name | MEF2C |
| Antigen Species | Human |
| Immunogen | KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide corresponding to aa. 365-394 from Human MEF2C. |
| Conjugation | Un-conjugated |
| Alternate Names | C5DELq14.3; DEL5q14.3; Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2C |
Application Instructions
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| Application Note | * The dilutions indicate recommended starting dilutions and the optimal dilutions or concentrations should be determined by the scientist. | ||||||||
| Positive Control | K562 | ||||||||
| Observed Size | 55 kDa |
Properties
| Form | Liquid |
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| Purification | Purification with Protein A and immunogen peptide. |
| Buffer | PBS and 0.09% (W/V) Sodium azide. |
| Preservative | 0.09% (W/V) Sodium azide. |
| Storage Instruction | For continuous use, store undiluted antibody at 2-8°C for up to a week. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Suggest spin the vial prior to opening. The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use. |
| Note | For laboratory research only, not for drug, diagnostic or other use. |
Bioinformation
| Database Links |
Swiss-port # Q06413 Human Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2C Swiss-port # Q8CFN5 Mouse Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2C |
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| Gene Symbol | MEF2C |
| Gene Full Name | myocyte enhancer factor 2C |
| Background | This locus encodes a member of the MADS box transcription enhancer factor 2 (MEF2) family of proteins, which play a role in myogenesis. The encoded protein, MEF2 polypeptide C, has both trans-activating and DNA binding activities. This protein may play a role in maintaining the differentiated state of muscle cells. Mutations and deletions at this locus have been associated with severe mental retardation, stereotypic movements, epilepsy, and cerebral malformation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010] |
| Function | Transcription activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element present in the regulatory regions of many muscle-specific genes. Controls cardiac morphogenesis and myogenesis, and is also involved in vascular development. Plays an essential role in hippocampal-dependent learning and memory by suppressing the number of excitatory synapses and thus regulating basal and evoked synaptic transmission. Crucial for normal neuronal development, distribution, and electrical activity in the neocortex. Necessary for proper development of megakaryocytes and platelets and for bone marrow B-lymphopoiesis. Required for B-cell survival and proliferation in response to BCR stimulation, efficient IgG1 antibody responses to T-cell-dependent antigens and for normal induction of germinal center B-cells. May also be involved in neurogenesis and in the development of cortical architecture (By similarity). Isoform 3 and isoform 4, which lack the repressor domain, are more active than isoform 1 and isoform 2. [UniProt] |
| Cellular Localization | Nucleus. [UniProt] |
| Calculated MW | 51 kDa |
| PTM | Phosphorylation on Ser-59 enhances DNA binding activity (By similarity). Phosphorylation on Ser-396 is required for Lys-391 sumoylation and inhibits transcriptional activity. Acetylated by p300 on several sites in diffentiating myocytes. Acetylation on Lys-4 increases DNA binding and transactivation (By similarity). Sumoylated on Lys-391 with SUMO2 but not by SUMO1 represses transcriptional activity. Proteolytically cleaved in cerebellar granule neurons, probably by caspase 7, following neurotoxicity. Preferentially cleaves the CDK5-mediated hyperphosphorylated form which leads to neuron apoptosis and transcriptional inactivation. [UniProt] |
