Transcription factor that binds to the octamer motif (5'-ATTTGCAT-3'). Forms a trimeric complex with SOX2 on DNA and controls the expression of a number of genes involved in embryonic development such as YES1, FGF4, UTF1 and ZFP206. Critical for early embryogenesis and for embryonic stem cell pluripotency Pesce, M. and Scholer, H.R. (2001) Stem Cells 19, 271-278. Pan, G. and Thomson, J.A. (2007) Cell Res 17, 42-9. Cauffman, G. et al. (2006) Stem Cells 24, 2685-91.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Peptide sequence around aa.232~236 (R-K-R-T-S) derived from OCT-4
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
Transcription factor that binds to the octamer motif (5'-ATTTGCAT-3'). Forms a trimeric complex with SOX2 on DNA and controls the expression of a number of genes involved in embryonic development such as YES1, FGF4, UTF1 and ZFP206. Critical for early embryogenesis and for embryonic stem cell pluripotency
Pesce, M. and Scholer, H.R. (2001) Stem Cells 19, 271-278. Pan, G. and Thomson, J.A. (2007) Cell Res 17, 42-9. Cauffman, G. et al. (2006) Stem Cells 24, 2685-91.
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous level of total OCT-4 protein.
Transcription factor that binds to the octamer motif (5'-ATTTGCAT-3'). Forms a trimeric complex with SOX2 on DNA and controls the expression of a number of genes involved in embryonic development such as YES1, FGF4, UTF1 and ZFP206. Critical for early embryogenesis and for embryonic stem cell pluripotency.
Pathway
Signaling pathways regulating pluripotency of stem cells
Protein Families
POU transcription factor family, Class-5 subfamily
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in developing brain. Highest levels found in specific cell layers of the cortex, the olfactory bulb, the hippocampus and the cerebellum. Low levels of expression in adult tissues.
Buffer
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Form
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Purity
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.