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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HNF-4-alpha antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ChIC/CUT&RUN-seq, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Constituents: PBS

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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ChIC/CUT&RUN-seqWBICC/IFFlow Cyt (Intra)IHC-P
Human
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Mouse
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Rat
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Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

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Expected

Species

Mouse, Rat

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Expected

Species

Rat, Mouse

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species

Rat, Mouse

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

ab199376 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Low endotoxin, Azide free), is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Expected
Expected

Species

Rat, Mouse

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Rat

Dilution info

-

Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species

Mouse

Dilution info

-

Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Target data

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-ARNTL/BMAL1 transcriptional activity and is essential for circadian rhythm maintenance and period regulation in the liver and colon cells (PubMed:30530698).

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HNF-4-alpha antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ChIC/CUT&RUN-seq, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

Alternative names

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

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

Yes

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
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

+4°C

Storage information

Do Not Freeze

Notes

ab231167 is the carrier-free version of ab201460.

Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. The carrier-free buffer and high concentration allow for increased conjugation efficiency.

This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Supplementary info

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.

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.

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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8 product images

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    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.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab201460).

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    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 (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 ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (ab150120) at 1/500 dilution (red).
    -ve control 1: ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (ab150120) at 1/500 dilution.
    -ve control 2: ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary antibody (ab150077) at 1/500 dilution.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab201460).

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    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 (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 ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (ab150120) at 1/500 dilution (red).
    -ve control 1: ab201460 at 1/2000 dilution followed by AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary antibody (ab150120) at 1/500 dilution.
    -ve control 2: ab7291 anti-Tubulin (mouse mAb) at 1/1000 dilution, followed by AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary antibody (ab150077) at 1/500 dilution.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab201460).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    This IHC data was generated using the same anti-HNF4 antibody clone, EPR16885-99, in a different buffer formulation (cat# 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) (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) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.

    Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed 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] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    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) (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) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab201460).

    Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed 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] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    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) (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) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab201460).

    Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed 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] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    This IHC data was generated using the same anti-HNF4 antibody clone, EPR16885-99, in a different buffer formulation (cat# 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) (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) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.

    Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • ChIC/CUT&RUN sequencing - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167), expandable thumbnail

    ChIC/CUT&RUN sequencing - Anti-HNF-4-alpha antibody [EPR16885-99] - BSA and Azide free (ab231167)

    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 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.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab201460).

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