ANTI-ZIC1/2

Application

Research CategoryEpigenetics & Nuclear Function

Anti-Zic1/2, Cat. No. ABE1958, is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody that targets Zinc finger protein ZIC 1 and has been tested in Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP), Immunocytochemistry, Immunofluorescence, and Western Blotting.

Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP) Analysis: A representative lot detected Zic1/2 in mouse cerebellum (Frank, C.L., et. al. (2015). Nat Neurosci. 18(5):647-56).

Immunofluorescence Analysis: A representative lot detected Zic1/2 in postmitotic granule cells (Kim, J.Y., et. al. (2003). Dev Biol. 263(1):50-66) and adult mouse cerebellum (Koirala, S., et. al. (2009). J Neurosci. 29(23):7439-49).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Zic1/2 in Immunocytochemistry applications (Kenney, A.M., et. al. (2000). Mol Cell Biol. 20(23):9055-67).

Disclaimer

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General description

Zinc finger protein ZIC 1 (UniProt: P46684; also known as Zinc finger protein of the cerebellum 1) is encoded by the Zic 1 (also known as Zic) gene (Gene ID: 22771) in murine species. Zic 1 is a member of the GLI C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family. Zic 1 is expressed in the central nervous system and in osteoblasts. A high level expression is seen in the cerebellum, while a low level expression is seen in the olfactory bulb, diencephalon, and brainstem. It acts as a transcriptional activator that is involved in neurogenesis and plays important roles in the early stage of organogenesis of the CNS, as well as during dorsal spinal cord development and maturation of the cerebellum. The C2H2-type 3, 4 and 5 zinc finger domains of Zic 1 are considered to be essential for transcription activation and for Zic 1 interaction with MyoD family inhibitor domain-containing (MDFIC) protein. Zic 1 is also shown to be involved in the spatial distribution of mossy fiber (MF) neurons within the pontine gray nucleus (PGN). It plays a role in the regulation of MF axon pathway choice and promotes MF migration towards ipsilaterally-located cerebellar territories.

Immunogen

Epitope: C-terminus

A linear peptide corresponding to 20 amino acids from the C-terminal end of mouse Zic 1 protein.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal serum with 0.05% sodium azide.

Format: Unpurified

Unpurified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in human cerebellum tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected Zic1/2 in 10 µg of human cerebellum tissue lysate.

Specificity

This polyclonal antibody detects Zic1 protein in mouse and human.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.

Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Target description

~53 kDa observed; 48.33 kDa calculated for Zic1; 54.95 kDa calculated for Zic2. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).