Application

This Anti-OCT-4 [POU5F1] Antibody, clone 7F9.2 is validated for use in IC, FC, WB for the detection of OCT-4 [POU5F1].

Research CategoryStem Cell Research

Research Sub CategoryPluripotent & Early Differentiation

Western Blotting: Recommended working dilution is 1 - 2 µg/mL.

Flow Cytometry: Recommended working dilution is 2 µg/mL.

Immunocytochemistry: Recommended working dilution is 1:100 – 1: 200.

Disclaimer

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General description

Octamer-4 (Oct-4), a member of the POU family of transcription factors, has been demonstrated to be vital for the formation of self-renewing pluripotent stem cells. During embryogenesis, expression of Oct-4 is limited to pluripotent cells of the inner cell mass (ICM) that contribute to the formation of all fetal cell types. This relationship between Oct-4 and pluripotency has seen this transcription factor emerge as a marker of pluripotent stem cells. Undifferentiated human and murine pluripotent Embryonic Stem (ES) and Embryonic Carcinoma (EC) cells express Oct-4. Additionally, murine Embryonic Germ (EG) cells are also known to express Oct-4. Following stem cell differentiation, the level of Oct-4 expression decreases. Oct-4 expression by human EG cells is not known.

Immunogen

Recombinant human Oct-4 protein, a.a. 1-145.

Linkage

Replaces: MAB4305

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in a buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl, and 0.05% NaN3.

Format: Purified

Protein G sepharose column

Specificity

Reactivity to other species has not been determined.

This antibody reacts with the intracellular protein, Oct-4 and detects the Oct-4A isoform.

Storage and Stability

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 12 months.

Target description

~39 kDa