Name: Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99]
SKU: ab201460
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Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect HNF-4-alpha in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

- Using biophysical QC, antibody identity is confirmed at a molecular level for unrivalled batch-batch consistency

-Over 10 publications

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Publications

Key facts

Isotype: IgG
Host species: Rabbit
Storage buffer: pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Form: Liquid
Clonality: Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

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Reactivity data

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Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended

	ChIC/CUT&RUN-seq	WB	ICC/IF	Flow Cyt (Intra)	IHC-P
Human	Tested	Tested	Tested	Tested	Tested
Mouse	Expected	Tested	Expected	Expected	Tested
Rat	Predicted	Expected	Expected	Expected	Predicted

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Human	Dilution info 5 µg	Notes -

Expected
Expected

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Mouse	Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration.	Notes -

Predicted
Predicted

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Rat	Dilution info -	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Human	Dilution info 1/1000	Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Species Mouse	Dilution info 1/1000	Notes -

Expected
Expected

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Rat	Dilution info 1/1000	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Human	Dilution info 1/2000	Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Rat	Dilution info 1/2000	Notes -
Species Mouse	Dilution info 1/2000	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Human	Dilution info 1/1000	Notes Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Mouse	Dilution info 1/1000	Notes Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.
Species Rat	Dilution info 1/1000	Notes Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Mouse	Dilution info 1/2000	Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Species Human	Dilution info 1/2000	Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Predicted
Predicted

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Rat	Dilution info -	Notes -

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Target data

See full target information HNF4A

Function

Transcriptional regulator which controls the expression of hepatic genes during the transition of endodermal cells to hepatic progenitor cells, facilitating the recruitment of RNA pol II to the promoters of target genes (PubMed:30597922). Activates the transcription of CYP2C38 (By similarity). Represses the CLOCK-BMAL1 transcriptional activity and is essential for circadian rhythm maintenance and period regulation in the liver and colon cells (PubMed:30530698).

Alternative names

HNF4, NR2A1, TCF14, HNF4A, Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha, HNF-4-alpha, Nuclear receptor subfamily 2 group A member 1, Transcription factor 14, Transcription factor HNF-4, TCF-14

Key facts

Isotype: IgG
Host species: Rabbit
Storage buffer: pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Form: Liquid
Clonality: Monoclonal
Immunogen: The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number: EPR16885-99
Purification technique: Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity: Mouse species are recommended based on IHC result. This antibody is unsuitable to be used in WB on mouse.
Concentration

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

Notes

What is this antibody validated in?

Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of HNF-4-alpha?

Anti-HNF-4-alpha [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) specifically detects a band for HNF-4-alpha (UniProt: P49698) at a molecular weight of 53kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community

Anti-HNF-4-alpha [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) was first used in a scientific publication in 2015 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Trial sizes available!

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Other related products

We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR16885-99] also available for your convenience:
ab201460, Carrier free - ab231167, Alexa Fluor® 555 - ab320111, Alexa Fluor® 594 - ab320112, Alexa Fluor® 647 - ab320113, Alexa Fluor® 488 - ab320698

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.

Supplementary info

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

Activity summary

HNF-4-alpha also known as hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4A) is a nuclear protein that functions as a transcription factor. It plays an important role in regulating gene expression in the liver kidney and intestine. HNF-4-alpha has a molecular mass of about 54 kDa and is expressed in tissues where it maintains cellular differentiation and metabolic homeostasis. In cellular assays such as ELISA and CHIP detection of HNF-4-alpha provides insights into its expression levels and activity in various biological contexts.

Biological function summary

HNF-4-alpha influences the expression of genes involved in liver and pancreatic function. It acts as a transcriptional regulator that controls fatty acid oxidation gluconeogenesis and insulin secretion. HNF-4-alpha interacts with other proteins to form transcriptional complexes that fine-tune the expression of metabolic enzymes and transport proteins. This protein is key to ensuring that metabolic genes are expressed in a coordinated manner which is essential for maintaining normal metabolic processes.

Pathways

HNF-4-alpha participates in the insulin signaling and lipid metabolism pathways. Through these pathways it interacts with other transcription factors such as HNF-1-alpha and PPAR-alpha which coordinate the regulation of genes involved in glucose metabolism and fatty acid oxidation. HNF-4-alpha plays a critical role by modulating the expression of enzymes like gluconeogenic enzymes in response to metabolic needs which connects it to key metabolic pathways influencing overall energy homeostasis.

Associated diseases and disorders

HNF-4-alpha is linked to maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY1) and certain types of liver diseases. Mutations or dysregulation in HNF-4-alpha can affect the expression of genes essential for insulin production and glucose metabolism leading to disorders like diabetes. Additionally HNF-4-alpha interacts with other proteins and transcription factors implicated in these conditions such as HNF-1-alpha. Understanding the role of HNF-4-alpha in these diseases can provide insights into potential therapeutic targets and intervention strategies.

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Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Based on sequence analysis of the immunogen, ab201460 shares 72% homology with HNF4 gamma. The levels of XR were tested in the accompanying recombinant protein, WB experiment.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) at 1/1000 dilution
All lanes: Full length mouse HNF-4-gamma recombinant protein at 10 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L),Peroxidase conjugated at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 53 kDa
Exposure time: 3min
Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of HepG2 (human hepatocellular carcinoma) labelling CDKN2A/p16INK4a with purified ab201460 at 1/1000 (red). Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% methanol. A Alexa Fluor^® 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/2000) was used as the secondary antibody. Black - Isotype control, rabbit monoclonal IgG. Blue - Unlabelled control, cells without incubation with primary and secondary antibodies.
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton-X100 permeabilized HT-29 (Human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells) cells labeling HNF-4-alpha with ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) at 1/500 dilution (green).
Confocal image showing nuclear staining on HT-29 cell line.
The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is stained with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120) at 1/500 dilution (red).
-ve control 1: ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120) at 1/500 dilution.
-ve control 2: Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) at 1/500 dilution.
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton-X100 permeabilized HepG2 (Human liver hepatocellular carcinoma) cells labeling HNF-4-alpha with ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) at 1/500 dilution (green).
Confocal image showing nuclear staining on HT-29 cell line.
The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is stained with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120) at 1/500 dilution (red).
-ve control 1: ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120) at 1/500 dilution.
-ve control 2: Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary antibody (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) at 1/500 dilution.
Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) at 1/10000 dilution
All lanes: HepG2 (Human liver hepatocellular carcinoma) whole cell lysate at 10 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L),Peroxidase conjugated at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 53 kDa
Observed band size: 53 kDa
Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) at 1/1000 dilution
All lanes: Caco-2 (Human colorectal adenocarcinoma cells) whole cell lysate at 10 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L),Peroxidase conjugated at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 53 kDa
Observed band size: 53 kDa
Exposure time: 15s
Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Human colon lysate at 10 µg
Lane 2: Human fetal kidney lysate at 10 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP), specific to the non-reduced form of IgG at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 53 kDa
Observed band size: 53 kDa
Exposure time: 1min
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human colon tissue labeling HNF-4-alpha with ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution.
Nuclear staining on Human colon tissue is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human liver tissue labeling HNF-4-alpha with ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution.
Nuclear staining on Human liver tissue is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse liver tissue labeling HNF-4-alpha with ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution.
Nuclear staining on mouse liver tissue is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat colon tissue labeling HNF-4-alpha with ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution.
Nuclear staining on rat colon tissue is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
ChIC/CUT&RUN sequencing - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] (ab201460)
ChIC/CUT&RUN was performed using a pAG-MNAse at a final concentration of 700 ng/mL, 2.5 x 10^5 HepG2 (Human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) cells and 5 µg of ab201460 [EPR16885-99)]. The resulting DNA was sequenced on the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 to a depth of 10 million reads. The negative IgG control Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730 is also shown.

Additional screenshots of mapped reads can be found in the Protocol booklet in the Support and downloads section.

The University of Geneva owns patents relevant to ChIC (Chromatin Immuno-Cleavage) methods.