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AB203119

Anti-ATF6 antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal ATF6 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 72 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human ATF6 aa 300-350 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.

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Cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 alpha, cAMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 alpha, Activating transcription factor 6 alpha, ATF6-alpha, ATF6

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)

Immunohistochemical analysis of HeLa cells stained for ATF6 using ab203119 at a dilution of 1 : 100.

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)

Jurkat cells were fixed with 4% PFA for 10min at room temperature,permeabilized with 90% ice-cold methanol for 20 min at -20℃, and incubated in 5% BSA blocking buffer for 30 min at room temperature. Cells were then stained with ATF6 Antibody (ab203119) at 1 : 100 dilution in blocking buffer and incubated for 30 min at room temperature, washed twice with 2%BSA in PBS, followed by secondary antibody incubation for 40 min at room temperature. Acquisitions of 20,000 events were performed. Cells stained with primary antibody (green), and isotype control (orange).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of U-251 cells labeling ATF6 with ab203119 at 1/200 (diluted in PBS and incubated for 2 hours at 37°C). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) FITC conjugated antibody was used as the secondary antibody. Nuclei were stained with DAPI (blue).

Western blot - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)
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Western blot - Anti-ATF6 antibody (AB203119)

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Western blot - Anti-ATF6 antibody (ab203119) at 1/1000 dilution

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HUVEC cell lysate

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Raji cell lysate

Lane 3:

Jurkat cell lysate

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A549 cell lysate

Lane 5:

thp-1 cell lysate

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293T cell lysate

Lane 7:

du145 cell lysate

Secondary

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Conjugated secondary at 1/2000 dilution

Predicted band size: 74 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human ATF6 aa 300-350 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Proclin 300 Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 48.98% TBS, 1X, 1% BSA
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

Supplementary information

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

Activating Transcription Factor 6 (ATF6) also known as ATF 6 is a significant protein in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress response. The ATF6 protein has a molecular weight of approximately 84 kDa. It expresses predominantly in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and plays a critical role in the unfolded protein response (UPR). During ER stress ATF6 relocates to the Golgi apparatus where it undergoes cleavage to become an active transcription factor. This process helps the cell to manage the accumulation of unfolded proteins.
Biological function summary

ATF6 operates as part of the transcription regulation mechanisms responding to ER stress. The ATF6 protein is essential in managing the expression of chaperone genes and ER-associated degradation (ERAD) components thereby maintaining protein homeostasis. ATF6 itself does not operate within a traditional complex but its activation involves proteolytic cleavage which subsequently releases the active form to the nucleus where it influences gene expression to alleviate stress conditions.

Pathways

ATF6 is prominently involved in the unfolded protein response pathway which manages cell survival and stress adaptation. This pathway closely interacts with other proteins like IRE1 and PERK forming a network that modulates the transcription of UPR target genes. Additionally ATF6 contributes to checkpoint control pathways that stabilize cellular environment by regulating genes related to chaperone and protein folding.

Malfunction or dysregulation of ATF6 links to conditions like diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. In diabetes improper ATF6 function affects insulin signaling and glucose homeostasis often alongside proteins such as XBP1. In neurodegenerative diseases an inappropriate response to ER stress influences the progression of disorders like Alzheimer's disease where protein misfolding and aggregation play pivotal roles. Understanding how ATF6 interplays with these diseases could lead to new therapeutic avenues.

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Target data

Cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 alpha. Precursor of the transcription factor form (Processed cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 alpha), which is embedded in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane (PubMed : 10564271, PubMed : 11158310, PubMed : 11779464). Endoplasmic reticulum stress promotes processing of this form, releasing the transcription factor form that translocates into the nucleus, where it activates transcription of genes involved in the unfolded protein response (UPR) (PubMed : 10564271, PubMed : 11158310, PubMed : 11779464).. Processed cyclic AMP-dependent transcription factor ATF-6 alpha. Transcription factor that initiates the unfolded protein response (UPR) during endoplasmic reticulum stress by activating transcription of genes involved in the UPR (PubMed : 10564271, PubMed : 11158310, PubMed : 11163209, PubMed : 11779464). Binds DNA on the 5'-CCAC[GA]-3'half of the ER stress response element (ERSE) (5'-CCAAT-N(9)-CCAC[GA]-3') and of ERSE II (5'-ATTGG-N-CCACG-3') (PubMed : 10564271, PubMed : 11158310, PubMed : 11779464). Binding to ERSE requires binding of NF-Y to ERSE. Could also be involved in activation of transcription by the serum response factor (PubMed : 10564271, PubMed : 11158310, PubMed : 11779464). May play a role in foveal development and cone function in the retina (PubMed : 26029869).
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Publications (72)

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Neural regeneration research 21:333-345 PubMed40489346

2025

Neuroserpin alleviates cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by suppressing ischemia-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress.

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Yumei Liao,Qinghua Zhang,Qiaoyun Shi,Peng Liu,Peiyun Zhong,Lingling Guo,Zijian Huang,Yinghui Peng,Wei Liu,Shiqing Zhang,István Adorján,Yumi Fukuzaki,Eri Kawashita,Xiao-Qi Zhang,Nan Ma,Xiaoshen Zhang,Zoltán Molnár,Lei Shi

Discover oncology 16:499 PubMed40205285

2025

ATF6 activation promotes tumorigenesis and drug resistance in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) by regulating the mTOR/S6K signaling pathway.

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Shuang Su,Lili Wu,Chen Huang,Cuiying He,Lianjing Wang,Weijing Li,Wei Liu,Lihong Liu

Clinical proteomics 21:48 PubMed38969968

2024

Proteome profiling of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions due to dermotropic Leishmania donovani in Sri Lanka.

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Nuwani H Manamperi,Nimesha Madhushani Edirisinghe,Harshima Wijesinghe,Lakmali Pathiraja,Nishantha Pathirana,Vishmi Samudika Wanasinghe,Chamalka Gimhani De Silva,W Abeyewickreme,Nadira D Karunaweera

Nature communications 15:2526 PubMed38514666

2024

Trimethylamine N-oxide impairs β-cell function and glucose tolerance.

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Lijuan Kong,Qijin Zhao,Xiaojing Jiang,Jinping Hu,Qian Jiang,Li Sheng,Xiaohong Peng,Shusen Wang,Yibing Chen,Yanjun Wan,Shaocong Hou,Xingfeng Liu,Chunxiao Ma,Yan Li,Li Quan,Liangyi Chen,Bing Cui,Pingping Li

Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) 18:20230777 PubMed37693833

2023

miR-199a-5p inhibits aortic valve calcification by targeting ATF6 and GRP78 in valve interstitial cells.

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Heng Chu,XingLi Fan,Zhe Zhang,Lin Han

The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology 34:533-541 PubMed37158535

2023

The Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms and Treatment.

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Elmas Kasap,Tahir Buran,Aysun Toraman Avcu,Pınar Solmaz Hasdemir,Erdal Balcan,Çağdaş Aktan,Mehmet Korkmaz

Journal of pineal research 74:e12859 PubMed36732085

2023

Melatonin restores endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis to protect injured neurons in a rat model of chronic cervical cord compression.

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Min Yao,Pei-Min Pu,Zhuo-Yao Li,Ke Zhu,Long-Yun Zhou,Yue-Li Sun,Yu-Xiang Dai,Xue-Jun Cui,Yong-Jun Wang

Addiction biology 28:e13262 PubMed36577732

2022

NADPH oxidase and endoplasmic reticulum stress is associated with neuronal degeneration in orbitofrontal cortex of individuals with alcohol use disorder.

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Liya Qin,Ryan P Vetreno,Fulton T Crews

Stem cells international 2022:5609501 PubMed36277041

2022

MFG-E8 Exerts Neuroprotection in Neural Stem Cells Induced by Anesthetic Sevoflurane via Regulating the PI3K/AKT Pathways.

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Minmin Cai,Liufang Sheng

International journal of molecular sciences 23: PubMed36292919

2022

Jatrorrhizine Improves Endothelial Function in Diabetes and Obesity through Suppression of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.

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Yan Zhou,Yuehan Wang,Chi Teng Vong,Yanyan Zhu,Baojun Xu,Cheng-Chao Ruan,Yitao Wang,Wai San Cheang
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