Application

Rabbit Anti-MTF1 antibody can be used for western blot applications at a concentration of 5.0µg/ml.

Biochem/physiol Actions

The zinc finger transcription factor MTF-1 (metal-responsive transcription factor-1) is conserved from insects to vertebrates. The major role of MTF-1 in both organisms is to control the transcription of genes involved in the homeostasis and detoxification of heavy metal ions such as Cu2+, Zn2+ and Cd2+. In mammals, MTF-1 serves at least two additional roles. First, targeted disruption of the MTF-1 gene results in death at embryonic day 14 due to liver degeneration, revealing a stage-specific developmental role. Second, under hypoxic-anoxic stress, MTF-1 helps to activate the transcription of the gene placental growth factor (PIGF), an angiogenic protein.

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General description

Metal-response element-binding transcription factor 1 (MTF1) is a cellular zinc sensor that is involved in zinc homeostasis. MTF1 is also known to protect against oxidative stress and metal toxicity. Furthermore, MTF1 can modulate metallothionein gene expression.Rabbit Anti-MTF1 antibody recognizes human, mouse, rat, bovine, and canine MTF1.

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide directed towards the C terminal region of human MTF1

Physical form

Purified antibody supplied in 1x PBS buffer with 0.09% (w/v) sodium azide and 2% sucrose.

Sequence

Synthetic peptide located within the following region: QSSLVMGEQNLQWILNGATSSPQNQEQIQQASKVEKVFFTTAVPVASSPG