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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Oct4 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, ChIP-seq, IHC-P, IP, ChIP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse samples.

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Oct4 antibody [EPR17929] - Low endotoxin, Azide free (AB215386), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Oct4 antibody [EPR17929] - Low endotoxin, Azide free (AB215386), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Oct4 antibody [EPR17929] - Low endotoxin, Azide free (AB215386), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Oct4 antibody [EPR17929] - Low endotoxin, Azide free (AB215386), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Oct4 antibody [EPR17929] - Low endotoxin, Azide free (AB215386), expandable thumbnail

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.

Reactivity data

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ICC/IFChIP-seqIHC-PIPChIPWBFlow Cyt (Intra)
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Sheep
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Human, Mouse
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Common marmoset, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Cow, Rat
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Human
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Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Common marmoset, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Cow, Rat
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Tested

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Human
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Notes

The mouse recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse as there is no suitable positive tissue in-house.

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Expected

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

Species
Common marmoset, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Cow, Rat
Dilution info
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Tested

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Human
Dilution info
-
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-

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Expected

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Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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-

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Predicted

Species
Common marmoset, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Cow, Rat
Dilution info
-
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Tested

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Mouse
Dilution info
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-

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Expected

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Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Predicted

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Common marmoset, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Cow, Rat
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Tested

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Mouse, Human
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Predicted

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Common marmoset, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Cow, Rat
Dilution info
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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
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Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Common marmoset, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Cow, Rat
Dilution info
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Target data

Function

Transcription factor that binds to the octamer motif (5'-ATTTGCAT-3'). Forms a trimeric complex with SOX2 or SOX15 on DNA and controls the expression of a number of genes involved in embryonic development such as YES1, FGF4, UTF1 and ZFP206. Critical for early embryogenesis and for embryonic stem cell pluripotency.

Alternative names

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Oct4 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, ChIP-seq, IHC-P, IP, ChIP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse samples.

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
EPR17929
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity

Oct4 is highly expressed in undifferentiated embryonic stem cells and cancer stem cell-like cells (PMID: 26013162, 21826175).
This antibody can't detect the target band in undifferentiated cancer cell lines with low expression level of Oct4, such as HeLa, HEK-293, MDA-MB-231, HepG2, Huh7, HCT-116 and PANC-1 (PMID: 21975933, 29789579, 25625591, 26059097, 23928699, 27344963, 25837691, 29254202, 28854261, 27996162), even at the dilution of 1:200.

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Notes

ab215386 is the carrier-free version of Anti-Oct4 antibody [EPR17929] - ChIP Grade ab181557.

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.

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.

Our Low endotoxin, azide-free formats have low endotoxin level (1 EU/mg, determined by the TAL assay) and are free from azide, to achieve consistent experimental results in functional assays.

Supplementary info

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

Oct4 also known as POU5F1 Oct 4 protein and hecho en Oct 4 is a transcription factor important for maintaining pluripotency in stem cells. Oct4 protein has a molecular weight of approximately 40-45 kDa. Stem and germ cells express Oct4 where it regulates gene expression essential for cell differentiation and self-renewal. In immunohistochemistry (IHC) studies scientists often use Oct4 staining to identify stem cell presence and behavior.

Biological function summary

Oct4 acts in concert with other pluripotency factors like SOX2 and NANOG to form a regulatory network essential for maintaining stem cell identity. As part of this network the Oct4 transcription factor orchestrates the expression of genes that prevent differentiation and maintain the stem cell’s undifferentiated state. The protein directly activates the transcription of target genes involved in maintaining the pluripotent state.

Pathways

Oct4 plays an important role in the maintenance of pluripotency and self-renewal in the embryonic stem cell (ESC) and induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) pathways. Oct4 partners with proteins such as SOX2 and KLF4 in these pathways to activate and repress a common set of downstream genes which control differentiation and proliferation. Oct4 ensures the blocking of differentiation signals while promoting self-renewal in pluripotent cells.

Associated diseases and disorders

Aberrant Oct4 expression often links to oncogenesis and tumor progression particularly in testicular germ cell tumors and certain types of cancers. Oct4 overexpression may interact with c-MYC a protein linked to cancer cell proliferation advancing tumorigenesis. Additionally researchers investigate Oct4 as a diagnostic marker for cancer and its potential as a therapeutic target to inhibit cancer cell growth.

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