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AB265608

Anti-PAX6 antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal PAX6 antibody. Suitable for IP and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human PAX6 aa 150 to C-terminus.

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AN2, PAX6, Paired box protein Pax-6, Aniridia type II protein, Oculorhombin

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-PAX6 antibody (AB265608)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-PAX6 antibody (AB265608)

PAX6 was immunoprecipitated from 1mg of HeLa (Human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) whole cell lysate with ab265608 at 6 μg per reaction. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab265608 at 1 μg/ml.

Lane 1 : ab265608 IP in HeLa whole cell lysate.
Lane 2 : Control IgG.

Exposure time : 3 mins.

Cells prepared using NETN lysis buffer.

All lanes:

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-PAX6 antibody (ab265608)

Predicted band size: 47 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IP

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human PAX6 aa 150 to C-terminus. 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.

The PAX6 protein also known as paired box 6 is a transcription factor involved in the development of eyes and neural tissues. It consists of a paired domain and a homeodomain collectively giving a molecular weight of approximately 48 kDa. This protein is highly expressed in developing ocular and central nervous tissues where it controls the expression of genes necessary for proper development. PAX6 is a widely studied marker in developmental biology due to its critical role in cellular differentiation and patterning processes.
Biological function summary

PAX6 acts as an important regulator in eye and neural development functioning alone and as part of larger complexes with other transcription factors. This role ensures the correct formation of ocular structures including the lens retina and cornea and neural elements by activating downstream targets important for cell fate decisions. The PAX6 protein intricately influences the genetic circuits that guide stem cell differentiation highlighting its importance in embryogenesis and organogenesis.

Pathways

PAX6 is pivotal in the Wnt signaling pathway and retinoic acid signaling. Its interaction within the Wnt pathway orchestrates vital developmental processes including those of eye morphogenesis and brain patterning. The protein collaborates with other transcriptional regulators such as SOX2 and EYA1 within these pathways facilitating the complex network of signals necessary for organ development and cellular identity specification.

PAX6 mutations have strong associations with aniridia and congenital eye malformations. Mutations in PAX6 disrupt the transcriptional regulation required for eye development often resulting in severe vision defects and structural anomalies. The intracacy of its involvement extends to disorders like Wilms' tumor wherein its altered expression or function in conjunction with proteins such as WT1 may contribute to oncogenesis. Scientists frequently use PAX6 staining to investigate these conditions and better understand their molecular underpinnings.

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Target data

Transcription factor with important functions in the development of the eye, nose, central nervous system and pancreas. Required for the differentiation of pancreatic islet alpha cells (By similarity). Competes with PAX4 in binding to a common element in the glucagon, insulin and somatostatin promoters. Regulates specification of the ventral neuron subtypes by establishing the correct progenitor domains (By similarity). Acts as a transcriptional repressor of NFATC1-mediated gene expression (By similarity).
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