Application

Research Sub CategoryTranscription Factors

Research CategorySignaling

This Anti-NFAT1 Antibody, clone 8G4.2 is validated for use in WB, IF for the detection of NFAT1.

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General description

NFAT (Nuclear Factor of Activated T-cells) is a family of transcription factors that are located in the cytoplasm in their inactive state. NFAT translocates to the nucleus upon stimulation of the T-cell receptor where it plays a key role in gene expression in immune response. NFAT is dephosphorylated and activated by the phosphatase PP2B/Calcineurin. This results in its nuclear localization and transcriptional activity. For NFAT1 (NFATC2, nuclear factor of activated T-cells, cytoplasmic, calcineurin-dependent 2), calcineurin is known to target the region between residues 114-126. Mutations in this region of NFAT1 result in its inability to de-phosphorylate and subsequent nuclear translocation. Upon activation, NFAT mediates the transcriptional induction of cytokines and other immuno-regulatory genes during immune responses, and is expressed in T-cells, B-cells, mast cells and NK cells.

Immunogen

Epitope: N-term

GST-fusion protein corresponding to amino acids 1-297 of human NFAT1.

Legal Information

UPSTATE is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

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

Physical form

Ammonium Sulfate Precipitation

Purified mouse monoclonal in PBS with 0.05% NaN3.

Format: Purified

Quality

Routinely evaluated by Western Blot

Specificity

Other species have not been tested.

Detects NFAT1.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution.

Target description

120-140 kDa