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AB108422

Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466]

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Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting FOXA2 in Western Blot, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human, Mouse.

- Clone EPR4466 is the most cited clone to FOXA2
- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
- Over 100 publications

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HNF3B, TCF3B, FOXA2, Hepatocyte nuclear factor 3-beta, HNF-3-beta, HNF-3B, Forkhead box protein A2, Transcription factor 3B, TCF-3B

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human hepatocellular carcinoma tissue labelling FOXA2 with purified ab108422 at 1/500. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9. ab97051, a HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) was used as the secondary antibody (1/500). Negative control using PBS instead of primary antibody. Counterstained with hematoxylin.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human hepatocellular carcinoma tissue labelling FOXA2 with unpurified ab108422 at a 1/250 dilution.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Immunohistochemical analysis of Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded human colon sections labelling FOXA2 with ab108422 at dilution of 1/500. The secondary antibody used was a polyclonal goat anti-rabbit biotin conjugated antibody at a dilution of 1/300. The sample was counterstained with hematoxylin. Antigen retrieval was heat mediated using citric acid.

This image is courtesy of Carl Hobbs, King's College London, United Kingdom

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of HT-29 cells labelling FOXA2 with purified ab108422 at 1/300. Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. ab150077, an Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/500) was used as the secondary antibody. DAPI (blue) was used as the nuclear counterstain. ab7291, a mouse anti-tubulin (1/500) and ab150120, an Alexa Fluor® 594-conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG (1/500) were also used.

-ve control 1 : primary antibody (1/300) and secondary antibody, ab150120, an Alexa Fluor® 594-conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG (1/500).

-ve control 2 : ab7291 (1/1000) and secondary antibody, ab150077, an Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/500).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of mouse liver tissue labelling FOXA2 with purified ab108422 at 1/500. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9. ab97051, a HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) was used as the secondary antibody (1/500). Negative control using PBS instead of primary antibody. Counterstained with hematoxylin.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

ab108422 staining of FOXA2 in mouse brain (substantia nigra) tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P - paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections). Heat-mediated antigen retrieval was carried out using citric acid. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/500) for two hours at room temperature. A Biotin-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG polyclonal was used as the secondary antibody.

This image is courtesy of Carl Hobbs, King's College London, United Kingdom

Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Western blot : Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] ab108422 staining at 1/1000 dilution, shown in green; [LOADING CONTROL] loading control staining at 1/[DILUTION] dilution, shown in magenta. A band was observed at 78 kDa. To generate this image, samples were run on an SDS-PAGE gel then transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane. Membranes were blocked in 3pc Milk in TBS-0.1 % Tween 20 (TBS-T) before incubation with primary antibodies overnight at 4 C. Blots were washed four times in TBS-T, incubated with secondary antibodies for 1 h at room temperature, washed again four times then imaged. Secondary antibodies used were Goat anti-Rabbit 800CW and Goat anti-Mouse 680RD at 1/20,000 dilution.

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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

FOXA1 Recombinant Protein (GST Tag) at 0.1 µg

Lane 2:

FOXA2 Recombinant Protein (GST Tag) at 0.1 µg

Lane 3:

FOXA3 Recombinant Protein (GST Tag) at 0.1 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Goat anti-Rabbit 800CW & Goat anti-Mouse 680RD at 1/20000 dilution

Predicted band size: 78 kDa

Observed band size: 78 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Blocking buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Diluting buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM /TBST.

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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) at 1/10000 dilution

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Human colon cancer tissue lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution

Predicted band size: 48 kDa

Observed band size: 52 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

Blocking buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Diluting buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM /TBST.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) at 1/2000 dilution

All lanes:

Mouse lung tissue lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution

Predicted band size: 48 kDa

Observed band size: 52 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)
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Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (AB108422)

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Human fetal colon tissue lysate at 10 µg

Lane 2:

HepG2 (human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) cell lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG at 1/2000 dilution

Predicted band size: 48 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR4466

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Human

Applications

WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) was developed by Abcam using patented rabbit monoclonal antibody technology and is validated for use in ICC/IF, IHC-P, WB in human, mouse samples.

Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) has been cited over 104 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.

Abcams high quality manufacturing and validation processes ensure Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) has high sensitivity and specificity alongside high lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility.

Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) has 11 independent reviews from customers.

Anti-FOXA2 antibody [EPR4466] (ab108422) specifically detects FOXA2 (UniProt ID: Q9Y261; Molecular weight: 48kDa) and is sold in 100 uL and 1 mL selling sizes.

Conjugation-ready, carrier free format available for antibody clone EPR4466 - ab2281.

Antibody clone EPR4466 is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience - Alexa Fluor® 488, Alexa Fluor® 647, HRP, Alexa Fluor® 594, Alexa Fluor® 568, Alexa Fluor® 555, Alexa Fluor® 75 (ab193864, ab193879, ab19388, ab311752, ab31332, ab313233, ab3292).

FOXA2 is a pivotal transcription factor involved in the regulation of liver development and lung development. Research has shown that FOXA2 plays a significant role in various cancers, including liver and lung cancers. Understanding FOXA2's function can provide insights into developmental biology and potential therapeutic targets for cancer treatment.

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

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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
Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary information

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

FOXA2 also known as HNF3B is a transcription factor that plays a significant role in gene regulation. This protein has a mass of approximately 47 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including the liver pancreas and lung. Researchers detect FOXA2 using techniques like ELISA for protein quantification. Its function involves regulating the expression of genes critical for development and metabolism.
Biological function summary

FOXA2 influences important processes in embryonic development and organogenesis. It does not typically act as part of a larger complex but independently binds to DNA enabling the transcription of target genes. FOXA2 affects liver function by regulating genes involved in glucose and lipid metabolism and it also plays a part in the differentiation of cells in development stages.

Pathways

FOXA2 operates within pathways like the insulin signaling pathway and the Wnt signaling pathway. It collaborates with other transcription factors like FOXA1 and FOXA3 to maintain metabolic homeostasis. In the Wnt pathway FOXA2 impacts cell fate decisions essential for embryonic patterning and development.

Alterations in FOXA2 expression have connections to conditions such as diabetes and liver diseases. Changes in FOXA2 expression could disrupt liver metabolism leading to metabolic disorders. Moreover FOXA2 ties to the regulation of other proteins like PDX1 in the context of diabetes where it plays a role in insulin biosynthesis and pancreatic cell function.

Product protocols

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Target data

Transcription factor that is involved in embryonic development, establishment of tissue-specific gene expression and regulation of gene expression in differentiated tissues. Is thought to act as a 'pioneer' factor opening the compacted chromatin for other proteins through interactions with nucleosomal core histones and thereby replacing linker histones at target enhancer and/or promoter sites. Binds DNA with the consensus sequence 5'-[AC]A[AT]T[AG]TT[GT][AG][CT]T[CT]-3' (By similarity). In embryonic development is required for notochord formation. Involved in the development of multiple endoderm-derived organ systems such as the liver, pancreas and lungs; FOXA1 and FOXA2 seem to have at least in part redundant roles. Originally described as a transcription activator for a number of liver genes such as AFP, albumin, tyrosine aminotransferase, PEPCK, etc. Interacts with the cis-acting regulatory regions of these genes. Involved in glucose homeostasis; regulates the expression of genes important for glucose sensing in pancreatic beta-cells and glucose homeostasis. Involved in regulation of fat metabolism. Binds to fibrinogen beta promoter and is involved in IL6-induced fibrinogen beta transcriptional activation.
See full target information FOXA2

Publications (150)

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Journal of respiratory biology and translational medicine 2: PubMed41049046

2025

Mitochondrial Lon Peptidase 1 Controls Diaphragm and Lung Development in a Context-Dependent Manner.

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Le Xu,Chunting Tan,Nicole Talaba,Andrew Sou,Yufeng Shen,Wendy K Chung,David J McCulley,Xin Sun

Cancers 17: PubMed40723267

2025

Impact of Metastatic Microenvironment on Physiology and Metabolism of Small Cell Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer Patient-Derived Xenografts.

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Shubhangi Agarwal,Deepti Upadhyay,Jinny Sun,Emilie Decavel-Bueff,Robert A Bok,Romelyn Delos Santos,Said Al Muzhahimi,Rosalie Nolley,Jason Crane,John Kurhanewicz,Donna M Peehl,Renuka Sriram

Biomedicines 13: PubMed40722696

2025

Role of BMPR2 Mutation in Lung Organoid Differentiation.

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Simin Jiang,Dian Chen,Liangliang Tian,Zihang Pan,Huanyu Long,Lanhe Chu,Weijing Kong,Qiyang Yao,Xiaojing Ma,Yun Zhao,Kai Wang,Yahong Chen

Nature genetics 57:1966-1980 PubMed40691407

2025

NKX2-1 drives neuroendocrine transdifferentiation of prostate cancer via epigenetic and 3D chromatin remodeling.

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Xiaodong Lu,Viriya Keo,Irina Cheng,Wanqing Xie,Galina Gritsina,Juan Wang,Lina Lu,Cheng-Kai Shiau,Yueying He,Qiushi Jin,Peng Jin,Martin G Sanda,Victor G Corces,Nicolas Altemose,Ruli Gao,Jonathan C Zhao,Jindan Yu

Biology 14: PubMed40563838

2025

The Optimization of a Protocol for the Directed Differentiation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into Liver Progenitor Cells and the Delivery of Transgenes.

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Irina Panchuk,Valeriia Kovalskaia,Natalia Balinova,Oxana Ryzhkova,Svetlana Smirnikhina

Nature communications 16:4865 PubMed40419484

2025

FOXA2 promotes metastatic competence in small cell lung cancer.

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Kenta Kawasaki,Sohrab Salehi,Yingqian A Zhan,Kevin Chen,Jun Ho Lee,Eralda Salataj,Hong Zhong,Parvathy Manoj,Dennis Kinyua,Barbara P Mello,Harsha Sridhar,Sam E Tischfield,Irina Linkov,Nicholas Ceglia,Matthew Zatzman,Eliyahu Havasov,Neil J Shah,Fanli Meng,Brian Loomis,Umesh K Bhanot,Esther Redin,Elisa de Stanchina,Pierre-Jacques Hamard,Richard P Koche,Andrew McPherson,Álvaro Quintanal-Villalonga,Sohrab P Shah,Joan Massagué,Charles M Rudin

JDS communications 6:250-255 PubMed40405988

2025

Adenomyosis and fibrosis define the morphological memory of the postpartum uterus of dairy cows previously exposed to metritis.

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Isabella Sellmer Ramos,Monica O Caldeira,Scott E Poock,Joao G N Moraes,Matthew C Lucy,Amanda L Patterson

Acta neuropathologica communications 13:108 PubMed40390134

2025

hiPSC-neurons recapitulate the subtype-specific cell intrinsic nature of susceptibility to neurodegenerative disease-relevant aggregation.

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Ian Weidling,Christina N Preiss,Sarah E Chancellor,Gyan Srivastava,Lauren Gibilisco,Gen Lin,Melanie Shackett Brennan,Janice Lee,Lindsay M Roth,Olga Morozova,Kyong Nyon Nam,Nehal R Patel,Qing Liu,J K Thomas,Peter Reinhardt,Ruven Wilkens,Dagmar E Ehrnhoefer,Andreas Striebinger,Stefan Barghorn,Christina Xanthopoulos,Marie-Theres Weil,Sandra Biesinger,Miroslav Cik,Nandini Romanul,Kiran Yanamandra,Alessandra M Welker,Jessica Wu,Laura Gasparini,Jan Stöhr,Xavier Langlois,Justine D Manos

Stem cells international 2025:8953305 PubMed40313860

2025

Transdifferentiation of Integrin Beta 1 High+ Skin Progenitor Cells Into Functional Hepatocytes.

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Jung Hwa Lim,Dae Hun Kim,Junhee Lee,Cho-Rok Jung,Hyun Mi Kang

Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS 82:109 PubMed40074868

2025

Endometrium-derived organoids from cystic fibrosis patients and mice as new models to study disease-associated endometrial pathobiology.

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Ellen De Pauw,Beau Gommers,Marjolein M Ensinck,Stefan Timmerman,Silke De Vriendt,Celine Bueds,Mengjie Wei,Florian Hermans,Kaline Arnauts,Anabela S Ramalho,Francois Vermeulen,Lieven Dupont,Diether Lambrechts,Marianne S Carlon,Hugo Vankelecom
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