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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MEF2A antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 9 publications.


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Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (AB76063), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (AB76063), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (AB76063), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (AB76063), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (AB76063), expandable thumbnail

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

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
WBICC/IFFlow Cyt (Intra)
Human
Tested
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Expected
Expected
Rat
Tested
Expected
Expected

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/1000 - 1/10000
Notes

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Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/1000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/1000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/250
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

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

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/20 - 1/50
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Expected
Expected

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

-

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Target data

Function

Transcriptional activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element, 5'-YTA[AT](4)TAR-3', found in numerous muscle-specific genes. Also involved in the activation of numerous growth factor- and stress-induced genes. Mediates cellular functions not only in skeletal and cardiac muscle development, but also in neuronal differentiation and survival. Plays diverse roles in the control of cell growth, survival and apoptosis via p38 MAPK signaling in muscle-specific and/or growth factor-related transcription. In cerebellar granule neurons, phosphorylated and sumoylated MEF2A represses transcription of NUR77 promoting synaptic differentiation. Associates with chromatin to the ZNF16 promoter.

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MEF2A antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 9 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EP1706Y
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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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

Notes

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

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

MEF2A or Myocyte Enhancer Factor 2A is a transcription factor involved in regulating gene expression. MEF2A is approximately 55 kDa in size and is expressed in a variety of tissues including muscle brain and heart. It is part of the MEF2 family of transcription factors which all share a similar MADS-box/MEF2 domain structure. MEF2A binds to DNA and influences the transcription of genes involved in muscle differentiation and development.

Biological function summary

MEF2A participates in transcriptional regulation as part of a larger complex that includes other regulatory proteins. This transcription factor plays an essential role in the development and function of muscles. It activates the transcription of genes necessary for muscle fiber formation and adaptation. MEF2A also influences the expression of genes related to neuronal survival and plasticity impacting cognitive function and memory in the brain.

Pathways

MEF2A is involved in both the MAPK/ERK and PI3K/Akt pathways which are significant for cellular growth survival and differentiation. MEF2A interacts with proteins like MAPK and PI3K impacting these signaling pathways that regulate cell proliferation and apoptosis. This interaction highlights its role in cellular response to external stimuli and stress signals positioning MEF2A as an important factor in cell fate decisions.

Associated diseases and disorders

Mutations or dysregulation of MEF2A are connected to cardiovascular diseases particularly coronary artery disease. MEF2A mutations can disrupt normal transcriptional regulation leading to impaired cardiovascular function. Additionally alterations in MEF2A function are linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease where it may interact with proteins including Tau and amyloid precursor protein influencing neuronal health and survival.

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  • Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063)

    Blocking and diluting buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063) at 0.2 µg/mL

    Lane 1: HeLa (Human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysates at 15 µg

    Lane 2: 3T3-L1 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast) whole cell lysates at 15 µg

    Lane 3: Mouse brain lysates at 15 µg

    Lane 4: Rat brain lysates at 15 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 55 kDa

    Observed band size: 66 kDa

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063)

    Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of MCF7 (Human breast adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) cells labeling MEF2A with purified ab76063 at 1/40 dilution (10 μg/ml) (red). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde. A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488) secondary antibody was used at 1/2000 dilution. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Black). Unlabeled control - Cell without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (Blue).

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063)

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of MCF7 (Human breast adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) cells labeling MEF2A with Purified ab76063 at 1:100 dilution (4.3 µg/ml). Cells were fixed in 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% tritonX-100. Cells were counterstained with Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor®594) 1:200 (2.5 µg/ml). Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor®488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1:1000 (2 µg/ml) dilution. DAPI nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.

  • Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063)

    The observed band size may be different from the predicted molecular weight as the protein is sumoylated.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063) at 1/10000 dilution

    Lane 1: Fetal brain lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Human heart lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: HeLa lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP labelled goat anti-rabbit at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 55 kDa

    Observed band size: 70 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063), expandable thumbnail
    Image is courtesy of an anonymous customer review.

    Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063)

    Lanes from left to right: cropped MW marker ladder, 1, 2, 3, 4.

    Blocking was performed with 5% milk for 1 hour at room temperature.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063) at 1/1000 dilution

    All lanes: Murine cardiomyocyte whole cell lysate at 25 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat anti-rabbit polyclonal HRP conjugate.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 55 kDa

    Exposure time: 30s

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-MEF2A antibody [EP1706Y] (ab76063)

    Overlay histogram showing MCF-7 cells stained with unpurified ab76063 (red line). The cells were fixed with methanol (5 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab76063, 1/50 dilution) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (DyLight® 488) preadsorbed ab96899) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was rabbit monoclonal IgG (1μg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed. This antibody gave a positive signal in MCF-7 cells fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min)/permeabilized in 0.1% PBS-Tween used under the same conditions.

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