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AB139734

Anti-Brn-2 antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal Brn-2 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human POU3F2.

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BRN2, OCT7, OTF7, POU3F2, Brain-specific homeobox/POU domain protein 2, Nervous system-specific octamer-binding transcription factor N-Oct-3, Octamer-binding protein 7, Octamer-binding transcription factor 7, Brain-2, Brn-2, Oct-7, OTF-7

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Western blot - Anti-Brn-2 antibody (AB139734)
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Western blot - Anti-Brn-2 antibody (AB139734)

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Western blot - Anti-Brn-2 antibody (ab139734) at 1 µg/mL

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Western blot - Anti-Brn-2 antibody (ab139734) at 2 µg/mL

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NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) cell lysate at 15 µg

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NIH/3T3 cell lysate at 15 µg

Predicted band size: 46 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse

Applications

WB

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human POU3F2. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

P20265

Specificity

At least two isoforms are known to exist. ab139734 will recognize both isoforms. ab139734 is predicted to not cross-react with other members of the POU domain class 3 family.

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS
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

Supplementary information

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

Brn-2 also known as POU domain class 3 transcription factor 2 (POU3F2) is a transcription factor with a molecular weight of approximately 48 kDa. This protein plays a significant role in the development and function of the central nervous system. It is abundantly expressed in neuronal tissues and specific types of melanocytes. Brn-2 belongs to the POU domain family of proteins which are pivotal in regulating gene expression during development.
Biological function summary

Brn-2 regulates the expression of genes critical for neural differentiation and development. It acts as a transcriptional activator that binds to specific DNA sequences. Brn-2 does not act alone; it often participates in regulatory complexes with other transcription factors. Through these interactions Brn-2 influences the fate of neural progenitor cells and is involved in the regulation of neural stem cell maintenance.

Pathways

Brn-2 plays a role in the Wnt signaling pathway and the Notch signaling pathway. Both of these pathways are integral to cell fate determination during development. In the Wnt pathway Brn-2 may interact with proteins such as β-catenin which modulates the expression of genes involved in cell proliferation and differentiation. Additionally Brn-2's role in the Notch pathway can influence the activity of proteins like RBPJ impacting cell communication and developmental processes.

Brn-2 has been linked to melanoma and gliomas. In melanoma Brn-2 can interact with other proteins such as MITF influencing melanocyte development and contributing to cancer progression. In glioma Brn-2's aberrant expression might affect cellular pathways that lead to uncontrolled proliferation and tumor formation. Understanding these connections provides insights into potential therapeutic targets for these conditions.

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Target data

Transcription factor that plays a key role in neuronal differentiation (By similarity). Binds preferentially to the recognition sequence which consists of two distinct half-sites, ('GCAT') and ('TAAT'), separated by a non-conserved spacer region of 0, 2, or 3 nucleotides (By similarity). Acts as a transcriptional activator when binding cooperatively with SOX4, SOX11, or SOX12 to gene promoters (By similarity). 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 (By similarity). Acts downstream of ASCL1, accessing chromatin that has been opened by ASCL1, and promotes transcription of neuronal genes (By similarity).
See full target information POU3F2

Publications (1)

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Nature biomedical engineering 4:69-83 PubMed31844155

2019

Large-scale generation of functional mRNA-encapsulating exosomes via cellular nanoporation.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Zhaogang Yang,Junfeng Shi,Jing Xie,Yifan Wang,Jingyao Sun,Tongzheng Liu,Yarong Zhao,Xiuting Zhao,Xinmei Wang,Yifan Ma,Veysi Malkoc,Chiling Chiang,Weiye Deng,Yuanxin Chen,Yuan Fu,Kwang J Kwak,Yamin Fan,Chen Kang,Changcheng Yin,June Rhee,Paul Bertani,Jose Otero,Wu Lu,Kyuson Yun,Andrew S Lee,Wen Jiang,Lesheng Teng,Betty Y S Kim,L James Lee
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