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AB169905

Recombinant human Olig2 protein

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Recombinant human Olig2 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 323 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.

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BHLHB1, BHLHE19, PRKCBP2, RACK17, OLIG2, Oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2, Oligo2, Class B basic helix-loop-helix protein 1, Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 19, Protein kinase C-binding protein 2, Protein kinase C-binding protein RACK17, bHLHb1, bHLHe19

Key facts

Purity

>90% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

His-T7 tag N-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE, FuncS

applications

Biologically active

Yes

Biological activity

Active

Accession

Q13516

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 8 Constituents: 0.32% Tris HCl

storage-buffer

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Complementary Products

Primary Antibodies

AB109186

Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - Oligodendrocyte Marker

BOND RX™ Validated|20ul selling size|Recombinant|RabMAb

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - Oligodendrocyte Marker (AB109186)

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Secondary Antibodies

AB150077

Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (AB150077)

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Primary Antibodies

AB7349

Anti-Myelin Basic Protein antibody [12] - Oligodendrocyte Marker

BOND RX™ Validated|Recombinant|Lab Essentials

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Myelin Basic Protein antibody [12] - Oligodendrocyte Marker (AB7349)

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Primary Antibodies

AB68428

Anti-GFAP antibody [EPR1034Y] - Astrocyte Marker

BOND RX™ Validated|20ul selling size|RabMAb|Advanced Validation|Recombinant

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-GFAP antibody [EPR1034Y] - Astrocyte Marker (AB68428)

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Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"MASMTGGQQMGRGHHHHHHGNLYFQGGEFDSDASLVSSRPSSPEPDDLFLPARSKGSSGSAFTGGTVSSSTPSDCPPELSAELRGAMGSAGAHPGDKLGGSGFKSSSSSTSSSTSSAAASSTKKDKKQMTEPELQQLRLKINSRERKRMHDLNIAMDGLREVMPYAHGPSVRKLSKIATLLLARNYILMLTNSLEEMKRLVSEIYGGHHAGFHPSACGGLAHSAPLPAATAHPAAAAHAAHHPAVHHPILPPAAAAAAAAAAAAAVSSASLPGSGLPSVGSIRPPHGLLKSPSAAAAAPLGGGGGGSGASGGFQHWGGMPCPCSMCQVPPPHHHVSAMGAGSLPRLTSDAK","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"35.49 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":323,"aminoAcidStart":1,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"Q13516","tags":[{"tag":"His-T7","terminus":"N-Terminus"}]}]
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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-80°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-80°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
True
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Supplementary information

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

Olig2 also known as Oligo2 or OLIG2 is a protein with a molecular mass of around 32 kDa. It belongs to the basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family of transcription factors which play roles in neurodevelopment. Olig2 is expressed mainly in the central nervous system particularly in oligodendrocyte progenitor cells and motor neuron progenitors. As an important marker Olig2 staining is often used in studies involving these cell types to understand differentiation processes.
Biological function summary

Olig2 regulates gene expression important for the proper development of the central nervous system. It functions both independently and as a part of transcriptional complexes to influence the fate of neural progenitors. In particular its presence decides whether these progenitors will differentiate into neurons astrocytes or oligodendrocytes. Among the proteins it interacts with are factors that modulate neurogenesis and myelination highlighting its importance in maintaining normal brain homeostasis.

Pathways

Olig2 plays an important role in the oligodendrocyte differentiation and motor neuron generation pathways. It works closely with proteins such as SOX10 and NKX2.2 to regulate oligodendrocyte maturation. In the motor neuron pathway Olig2 interacts with proteins like NKX6.1 and LHX3 coordinating the development of motor neurons. These pathways demonstrate Olig2's function as a critical transcription factor influencing neural development and plasticity.

Abnormalities in Olig2 expression or function relate to conditions such as gliomas and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Elevated levels of Olig2 are often seen in gliomas where it might cooperate with proteins like IDH1 to drive tumor growth. In MS the impairment of oligodendrocyte function can link back to disruptions in normal Olig2 activity or expression. These associations make Olig2 a significant target for potential therapeutic interventions in neurological conditions.
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Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

ab169905 was expressed in E.coli as inclusion bodies. The final product was refolded and chromatographically purified.

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General info

Function

Required for oligodendrocyte and motor neuron specification in the spinal cord, as well as for the development of somatic motor neurons in the hindbrain. Functions together with ZNF488 to promote oligodendrocyte differentiation. Cooperates with OLIG1 to establish the pMN domain of the embryonic neural tube. Antagonist of V2 interneuron and of NKX2-2-induced V3 interneuron development.

Subcellular localisation

Nucleus

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Product protocols

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Target data

Required for oligodendrocyte and motor neuron specification in the spinal cord, as well as for the development of somatic motor neurons in the hindbrain. Functions together with ZNF488 to promote oligodendrocyte differentiation. Cooperates with OLIG1 to establish the pMN domain of the embryonic neural tube. Antagonist of V2 interneuron and of NKX2-2-induced V3 interneuron development.
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