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AB93257

Anti-MEF2D antibody

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(2 Publications)

Rabbit Polyclonal MEF2D antibody. Suitable for ELISA and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human MEF2D.

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Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2D, MEF2D

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ELISA

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human MEF2D. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Q14814

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Purification notes
Purity >90%
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C

Supplementary information

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

MEF2D also known as Myocyte Enhancer Factor 2D is a transcription factor protein with a mass of roughly 55 kDa. Scientists find MEF2D widely expressed in different tissues including muscle brain and immune cells where it regulates gene expression. By binding to specific DNA sequences MEF2D influences the transcription of various genes essential for cellular differentiation and development. MEF2D operates as an important player in controlling the expression of genes involved in muscle development and neuronal differentiation.
Biological function summary

MEF2D plays a significant role in muscle and neuronal development and is part of the MEF2 family which includes other factors such as MEF2A MEF2B and MEF2C. These transcription factors form a complex with other proteins including histone deacetylases (HDACs) to regulate gene expression. MEF2D acts as a mediator between signaling pathways and genes responsible for cell growth survival and apoptosis. It helps modulate cellular responses to various external and internal cues adjusting transcriptional programs accordingly.

Pathways

MEF2D is a significant component in the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase (CaMK) signaling pathways. These pathways influence muscle differentiation and neuronal plasticity. MEF2D cooperates with related proteins such as CaMKIV which phosphorylates MEF2D leading to the activation of specific target genes. Its role interconnects with other members of the MEF2 family and influences cellular processes linked to differentiation and survival.

MEF2D has been implicated in conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In certain cancers altered regulation of MEF2D expression can lead to unchecked cellular proliferation. Its interaction with HDACs has also been observed in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease where dysregulated gene expression contributes to neuronal dysfunction. MEF2D may interact with other proteins like tau which associates with Alzheimer's pathology making it a target of interest in therapeutic strategies.

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Target data

Transcriptional activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element, 5'-YTA[AT](4)TAR-3', found in numerous muscle-specific, 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. Plays a critical role in the regulation of neuronal apoptosis (By similarity).
See full target information MEF2D

Publications (2)

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Biochemistry and biophysics reports 27:101052 PubMed34179518

2021

Long non-coding RNA SNHG1 suppresses cell migration and invasion and upregulates SOCS2 in human gastric carcinoma.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Shanshan Wang,Haibo Han,Junling Meng,Wei Yang,Yunwei Lv,Xianzi Wen

American journal of translational research 9:4836-4847 PubMed29218083

2017

Overexpression and biological function of MEF2D in human pancreatic cancer.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Zhiwang Song,Chan Feng,Yonglin Lu,Yong Gao,Yun Lin,Chunyan Dong
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