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AB240752

Anti-IRF8 antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal IRF8 antibody. Suitable for IP, ChIP-seq and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Irf8 aa 200-250.

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Icsbp, Icsbp1, Irf8, Interferon regulatory factor 8, IRF-8, Interferon consensus sequence-binding protein, ICSBP

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ChIP-sequencing - Anti-IRF8 antibody (AB240752)
  • ChIP-seq

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ChIP-sequencing - Anti-IRF8 antibody (AB240752)

Chromatin from mouse bone marrow dendritic cells (BMDCs) was immunoprecipitated with ab240752 and analyzed by DNA sequencing. The figure illustrates the peak distribution of IRF8 binding within a 156 kb region of chromosome 19 (blue) as detected by ab240752.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse

Applications

ChIP-seq, IP

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Irf8 aa 200-250. 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 Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7 - 8 Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azide Constituents: Tris citrate/phosphate
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
+4°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.

IRF8 also known as Interferon Regulatory Factor 8 plays a significant role as a transcription factor in the regulation of gene expression. With a molecular mass of approximately 48 kDa this nuclear protein primarily functions in immune cells such as monocytes dendritic cells and macrophages. It binds to specific DNA sequences in gene promoters influencing the transcription of genes involved in immune response and development of blood cells. The expression of IRF8 extends beyond immune cells to tissues like the spleen and thymus.
Biological function summary

IRF8 drives differentiation and maturation of various immune cell types. It forms part of protein complexes that control the expression of genes necessary for immune surveillance and defense mechanisms. IRF8 can dimerize with other IRF family members or proteins like PU.1 to modulate activity of specific target genes. This transcription factor supports the growth and differentiation of myeloid cells and helps to balance lymphoid and myeloid lineage commitment which is important for maintaining a proper immune system function.

Pathways

IRF8 is integral to the interferon signaling and hematopoietic cell lineage pathways. It enhances the expression of interferon-stimulated genes integrating signals for a potent antiviral response. The protein connects with transcriptional regulators such as IRF1 and STAT1 to modulate these pathways. By participating in hematopoietic differentiation IRF8 also influences pathways related to the immune system development and inflammatory responses.

Mutations or alterations in IRF8 function associate with immunodeficiencies and hematologic malignancies. Chronic myelogenous leukemia and systemic lupus erythematosus exemplify conditions where IRF8 plays a role. Its dysfunction affects the regulation of cytokine genes which can lead to inappropriate immune responses. The protein's activity intersects with other key players such as BTK and BCL2 which are involved in disease processes related to immune cell proliferation and survival.

Product protocols

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Target data

Transcription factor that specifically binds to the upstream regulatory region of type I interferon (IFN) and IFN-inducible MHC class I genes (the interferon consensus sequence (ICS)) (PubMed : 12393690, PubMed : 2111015). Can both act as a transcriptional activator or repressor (PubMed : 2111015). Plays a negative regulatory role in cells of the immune system (PubMed : 2111015). Involved in CD8(+) dendritic cell differentiation by forming a complex with the BATF-JUNB heterodimer in immune cells, leading to recognition of AICE sequence (5'-TGAnTCA/GAAA-3'), an immune-specific regulatory element, followed by cooperative binding of BATF and IRF8 and activation of genes (PubMed : 12393690, PubMed : 22992524). Required for the development of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), which produce most of the type I IFN in response to viral infection (PubMed : 12393690, PubMed : 12461077, PubMed : 12538667, PubMed : 23382217). Positively regulates macroautophagy in dendritic cells (By similarity). Acts as a transcriptional repressor of osteoclast differentiation factors such as NFATC1 and EEIG1 (PubMed : 32741026).
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Publications (1)

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BMC developmental biology 20:22 PubMed33203369

2020

Depletion of SNRNP200 inhibits the osteo-/dentinogenic differentiation and cell proliferation potential of stem cells from the apical papilla.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Xiaomin Su,Haoqing Yang,Ruitang Shi,Chen Zhang,Huina Liu,Zhipeng Fan,Jianpeng Zhang
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