Mouse monoclonal [PCRP-MITF-1D9] antibody to MiTF.
Specificity
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.
SDS-PAGE analysis of Anti-MiTF Antibody [PCRP-MITF-1D9] under non-reduced and reduced conditions; showing intact IgG and intact heavy and light chains, respectively. SDS-PAGE analysis confirms the integrity and purity of the antibody.
Flow cytometric analysis of PFA-fixed HeLa cells using Anti-MiTF Antibody [PCRP-MITF-1D9] followed by Goat Anti-Mouse IgG (CF® 488) (Blue). Isotype Control (Red).
Immunofluorescent analysis of PFA-fixed HeLa cells stained with Anti-MiTF Antibody [PCRP-MITF-1D9] followed by Goat Anti-Mouse IgG (CF® 488) (Green). CF® 640A Phalloidin (Red).
Analysis of protein array containing more than 19,000 full-length human proteins using Anti-MiTF Antibody [PCRP-MITF-1D9]. Z-Score and S- Score: The Z-score represents the strength of a signal that a monoclonal antibody (MAb) (in combination with a fluorescently-tagged anti-IgG secondary antibody) produces when binding to a particular protein on the HuProtTM array. Z-scores are described in units of standard deviations (SD's) above the mean value of all signals generated on that array. If targets on HuProtTM are arranged in descending order of the Z-score, the S-score is the difference (also in units of SD's) between the Z-score. S-score therefore represents the relative target specificity of a MAb to its intended target; a MAb is considered to be specific to its intended target, if the MAb has an S-score of at least 2.5. For example, if a MAb binds to protein X with a Z-score of 43 and to protein Y with a Z-score of 14, then the S-score for the binding of that MAb to protein X is equal to 29.
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