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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 594.

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor® 594

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 590nm, Em: 617nm

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 68% PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

Application

Target Binding Affinity

Reactivity

Expected

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Application

Antibody Labelling

Reactivity

Expected

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Target data

Function

Transcription factor that plays a key role in neuronal differentiation: acts as a pioneer transcription factor, accessing closed chromatin to allow other factors to bind and activate neural pathways. Directly binds the E box motif (5'-CANNTG-3') on promoters and promotes transcription of neuronal genes. The combination of three transcription factors, ASCL1, POU3F2/BRN2 and MYT1L, is sufficient to reprogram fibroblasts and other somatic cells into induced neuronal (iN) cells in vitro. Plays a role at early stages of development of specific neural lineages in most regions of the CNS, and of several lineages in the PNS. Essential for the generation of olfactory and autonomic neurons. Acts synergistically with FOXN4 to specify the identity of V2b neurons rather than V2a from bipotential p2 progenitors during spinal cord neurogenesis, probably through DLL4-NOTCH signaling activation. Involved in the regulation of neuroendocrine cell development in the glandular stomach (By similarity).

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 594.

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor® 594

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 590nm, Em: 617nm

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number

EPR19592

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Notes

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone. This conjugated antibody is eligible for the Abcam trial program.

Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Activity summary

The MASH1 protein also known as Achaete-Scute homolog 1 (ASCL1) plays an important role in neurogenesis. It acts as a transcription factor and regulates neuronal differentiation. MASH1 has a molecular weight of approximately 34 kDa. It expresses predominantly in the nervous system including the developing neural tube and peripheral ganglia and it can also be found in certain regions of the brain during embryonic development. ASCL1 is part of the basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family of transcription factors which are key regulators of neuronal identity and function.

Biological function summary

This protein regulates the expression of genes important for the development of neuronal precursors. MASH1 does not act alone; it forms heterodimers with other bHLH proteins which enhance its ability to bind DNA and influence gene transcription. It helps convert multipotent neural progenitors into committed neuronal precursors which later differentiate into specific neuronal cell types. MASH1's role is particularly important during early stages of neuronal differentiation ensuring proper formation and maturation of the nervous system.

Pathways

MASH1 is central to the Notch signaling pathway and other pathways involved in neural differentiation. Within the Notch pathway MASH1 interacts with proteins like HES1 to balance the differentiation of neural progenitor cells into neurons and glial cells. This protein also connects with other pathway components such as NEUROG2 a downstream target to promote neuronal fate specification. These interactions illustrate MASH1’s integration into complex signaling networks that govern cell fate decisions during neurogenesis.

Associated diseases and disorders

MASH1 has significant associations with neurodevelopmental disorders and certain cancers. Aberrant ASCL1 activity links to conditions like Hirschsprung's disease where neural crest development is impaired and some types of lung cancer particularly pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors. It is known to interact with the RET protein in the context of Hirschsprung's disease and with proteins like MYC in cancer pathways highlighting its multifaceted involvement in pathology. Understanding these associations helps elucidate the mechanisms of these diseases and supports therapeutic target development.

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