Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (ab237009) is a rat monoclonal antibody detecting TOX in Western Blot, IHC-P, IHC-Fr. Suitable for Human, Mouse.
- KO validated for confirmed specificity
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KIAA0808, TOX, Thymocyte selection-associated high mobility group box protein TOX, Thymus high mobility group box protein TOX
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Western blot - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
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Western blot - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (ab237009) at 1/200 dilution
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MOLT 4 cell line at 100 µg
Lane 2:
MOLT 4 KO cell line at 100 µg
Predicted band size: 58 kDa
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- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded human fetal liver tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/300 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : ER2 for 20 minutes.
Incubated with primary antibody for 30 minutes.
- IHC-Fr
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
To confirm that NAN448B mAb recognized human TOX protein and showed no cross-reactivity to other TOX family members, immunohistochemistry on frozen cytospins preparations of TOX1 ,TOX2 ,TOX3 and TOX4 expressed in HEK293T cells was performed. Anti-myc and anti-GFP antibodies were used as positive controls.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Immunofluorescent analysis of paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue labelling TOX with ab237009 at 1/50 dilution (Red). DAPI is stained in blue and Ki67 is stained in green.
Antigen retrieval : 20 minutes ER2 (Tris-EDTA)
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded human kidney tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/300 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : ER2 for 20 minutes.
Incubated with primary antibody for 30 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
The BOND™ Polymer Refine Detection System on the BOND RX Automated Stainer (DS9800, Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany) was used for immunohistochemical labelling of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues. The protocol includes a peroxide block, post-primary reagent, polymer detection, DAB chromogen, and haematoxylin counterstain, all automated to minimize variability. Antigen retrieval was performed by heat-induced epitope retrieval (HIER) for 20 minutes in Tris-EDTA buffer (BOND Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, AR9640, Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany). The sequence comprised peroxide block (10 min), primary antibody incubation (30 min), post-primary (10 min), an anti-rat step (1 : 300 dilution, Vector Laboratories, California, USA; 20 min), polymer (10 min), DAB (10 min), and haematoxylin (8 min).
For mouse tissues, antigen retrieval was performed using high pH buffers (Dako, Agilent), followed by blocking of endogenous peroxidase activity with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Slides were then incubated with the primary antibody. Antigen/antibody complexes detection was carried out using a horseradish peroxidase-conjugated visualization system (Novolink Polymer, Leica). Staining was developed with 3,3′-diaminobenzidine (EnVision FLEX DAB Enhancer, Dako, Agilent), and nuclei were counterstained with hematoxylin (FLEX Hematoxylin, SM806, Dako, Agilent). Images were acquired using an Axiocam CCD camera (Zeiss) and processed with ZEN 2.1 software and Photoshop 9.0.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded human testicle tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/300 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : ER2 for 20 minutes.
Incubated with primary antibody for 30 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : 20 minutes ER2 (Tris-EDTA)
Incubated with primary antibody for 30 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Immunofluorescent analysis of paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue labelling TOX with ab237009 at 1/50 dilution (Red). DAPI is stained in blue and Ki67 is stained in green.
Antigen retrieval : 20 minutes ER2 (Tris-EDTA)
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : 20 minutes ER2 (Tris-EDTA)
Incubated with primary antibody for 30 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded mouse thymus tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : pH high
Incubated with primary antibody for 20 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded mouse brain tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : pH high
Incubated with primary antibody for 20 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) of mouse spleen staining TOX1 with purified ab237009 at 1 : 100 for 20 mins. Antigen retrival was performed using a high pH.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded mouse pancreas tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : pH high
Incubated with primary antibody for 20 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded mouse retina tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
Antigen retrieval : pH high
Incubated with primary antibody for 20 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded mycosis fungoide tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis. CD8 is stained in red.
Antigen retrieval : 20 minutes ER2 (Tris-EDTA).
Incubated with primary antibody for 30 minutes.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (AB237009)
Paraffin-embedded Nodular Lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (NLPHL) tissue stained for TOX using ab237009 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis. PD1 is stained in red.
Antigen retrieval : 20 minutes ER2 (Tris-EDTA).
Incubated with primary antibody for 30 minutes.
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Product details
Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (ab237009) is a rat monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr) in Human, Mouse samples.
What is the molecular weight of TOX?
Anti-TOX [NAN448B] (ab237009) specifically detects a band for TOX (UniProt: O94900) at a molecular weight of 58kDa.
Specificity confirmed
The specificity of Anti-TOX antibody [NAN448B] (ab237009) has been confirmed by Western blot testing in TOX Knockout MOLT 4 cells.
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Biological function summary
TOX affects T cell maturation and development particularly during thymocyte selection. The protein contributes critically to the decision-making process that determines whether thymocytes become CD4+ or CD8+ T cells. TOX does not assemble into a known complex but interacts with other developmental transcription factors to influence gene expression patterns in immature T cells. Its expression is tightly regulated to ensure proper immune system development.
Pathways
TOX influences key signal transduction pathways that guide T cell lineage development. It integrates into the T cell receptor (TCR) signaling pathway impacting the expression of genes essential for T cell differentiation. TOX interacts with signaling proteins like Notch1 which affects developmental fate decisions in thymocytes. The balance of these pathways maintains immunity homeostasis and correct immune responses.
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Nature immunology 25:1245-1256 PubMed38886592
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Nature communications 13:1158 PubMed35241665
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Nature communications 12:6341 PubMed34732713
2021
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PeerJ 9:e11929 PubMed34414037
2021
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Immunity 54:1594-1610.e11 PubMed34174183
2021
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Cancers 13: PubMed33916683
2021
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PloS one 15:e0229743 PubMed32106280
2020
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