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Rabbit Polyclonal MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish, Human samples. Cited in 43 publications.


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Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (AB74065), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (AB74065), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (AB74065), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (AB74065), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (AB74065), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98.98% PBS, 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

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

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Reactivity data

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WBICC/IF
Human
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Mouse
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Rat
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Chicken
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Dog
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Rhesus monkey
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Predicted
Xenopus laevis
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Predicted
Zebrafish
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Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

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Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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-

Species
Zebrafish
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Chicken, Dog, Xenopus laevis, Rhesus monkey
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-
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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
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Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Predicted
Predicted

Species
Chicken, Dog, Xenopus laevis, Rhesus monkey
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Target data

Function

Transcription factor that plays a key role in neuronal differentiation: acts as a pioneer transcription factor, accessing closed chromatin to allow other factors to bind and activate neural pathways. Directly binds the E box motif (5'-CANNTG-3') on promoters and promotes transcription of neuronal genes. 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. Plays a role at early stages of development of specific neural lineages in most regions of the CNS, and of several lineages in the PNS. Essential for the generation of olfactory and autonomic neurons. Acts synergistically with FOXN4 to specify the identity of V2b neurons rather than V2a from bipotential p2 progenitors during spinal cord neurogenesis, probably through DLL4-NOTCH signaling activation. Involved in the regulation of neuroendocrine cell development in the glandular stomach (By similarity).

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Rabbit Polyclonal MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish, Human samples. Cited in 43 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Specificity

Ab74065 has been batch tested in WB and IF only. Some customers have successfully used this product in IHC. Please contact Abcam Scientific Support for more information.

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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

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Supplementary info

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Activity summary

The MASH1 protein also known as Achaete-Scute homolog 1 (ASCL1) plays an important role in neurogenesis. It acts as a transcription factor and regulates neuronal differentiation. MASH1 has a molecular weight of approximately 34 kDa. It expresses predominantly in the nervous system including the developing neural tube and peripheral ganglia and it can also be found in certain regions of the brain during embryonic development. ASCL1 is part of the basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family of transcription factors which are key regulators of neuronal identity and function.

Biological function summary

This protein regulates the expression of genes important for the development of neuronal precursors. MASH1 does not act alone; it forms heterodimers with other bHLH proteins which enhance its ability to bind DNA and influence gene transcription. It helps convert multipotent neural progenitors into committed neuronal precursors which later differentiate into specific neuronal cell types. MASH1's role is particularly important during early stages of neuronal differentiation ensuring proper formation and maturation of the nervous system.

Pathways

MASH1 is central to the Notch signaling pathway and other pathways involved in neural differentiation. Within the Notch pathway MASH1 interacts with proteins like HES1 to balance the differentiation of neural progenitor cells into neurons and glial cells. This protein also connects with other pathway components such as NEUROG2 a downstream target to promote neuronal fate specification. These interactions illustrate MASH1’s integration into complex signaling networks that govern cell fate decisions during neurogenesis.

Associated diseases and disorders

MASH1 has significant associations with neurodevelopmental disorders and certain cancers. Aberrant ASCL1 activity links to conditions like Hirschsprung's disease where neural crest development is impaired and some types of lung cancer particularly pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors. It is known to interact with the RET protein in the context of Hirschsprung's disease and with proteins like MYC in cancer pathways highlighting its multifaceted involvement in pathology. Understanding these associations helps elucidate the mechanisms of these diseases and supports therapeutic target development.

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  • Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: DU 145 (Human prostate carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Brain (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: Brain (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/10000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 25 kDa

    Observed band size: 25 kDa, 28 kDa, 70 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: DU 145 (Human prostate carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Brain (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: Brain (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/3000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 25 kDa

    Observed band size: 25 kDa

    Exposure time: 3min

  • Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 2: Zebrafish brain homogenate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Mouse brain homogenate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG – H&L – Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/6000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 25 kDa

    Observed band size: 26 kDa

    Exposure time: 5min

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065)

    ab74065 staining MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 in SK-N-SH cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Triton X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with ab74065 at 5µg/ml and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour magenta). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). Also suitable in cells fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min).Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.

  • Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065), expandable thumbnail

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    Western blot - Anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody (ab74065)

    MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 western blot using anti-MASH1/Achaete-scute homolog 1 antibody ab74065. Publication image and figure legend from Ghazale, H., Park, E., et al., 2022, Front Neurosci, PubMed 36061596.


    ab74065 was used in this publication in western blot. This may not be the same as the application(s) guaranteed by Abcam. For a full list of applications guaranteed by Abcam for ab74065 please see the product overview.

    Ascl1 is phosphorylated by proline-directed serine-threonine kinases in the adult brain in vivo.(A) Schematic illustration of the sequence of wild-type (wt) Ascl1 with SP sites designated, and Ascl1SA6, with SA mutations indicated. (B) Schematic illustration of AAV8-GFAPlong-mCherry vectors. (C,D) Western blot analysis of lysates from right (sample 1) and left (sample 2) cortical hemispheres transduced with AAV8-GFAPlong-mCherry (mCh), AAV8-GFAPlong-Ascl1-mCherry (Ascl1) or AAV8-GFAPlong-Ascl1SA6-mCherry (Ascl1SA6), analyzed for the expression of pERK, ERK, and β-actin (C), or GSK3, CDK1, and β-actin (D). (E) Ascl1 expression in the ventricular-subventricular zone (V-SVZ) in a coronal section of the adult cortex. (F) Phos-tag western blot of cortical lysates from left (sample 1); left (sample 2); and right (sample 3) cortical hemispheres transduced with mCherry or Ascl1-mCherry in two independent experiments shown in separate gels either treated or not with Lambda protein phosphatase (ph’tase) and blotted with anti-Ascl1 (Abcam). Scale bars in panel E = 100 μm. ct, cortex; lv, lateral ventricle; rms, rostral migratory stream; str, striatum; v-svz, ventricular-subventricular zone. Significance was defined as p-values less than 0.05 and denoted as follows: ns, not significant, <0.05 *, <0.01 **, <0.001 ***.

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