Background:

MITF (microphthalmia-associated transcription factor) is a melanocytic nuclear protein that contains basic helix-loop-helix (HLH) and leucine zipper (LZ) domains. These protein motifs are frequently observed in other transcription factors and are particularly common to members of the Myc family. MITF can directly associate with DNA as a homodimer and is required for the development and differentiation of melanocytes. Its expression is upregulated by cAMP and cAMP-dependent pathways. MITF activates several different gene promoters by binding to their E-boxes. Tyrosinase, TRP1 and TRP2 are pigment synthesis genes activated by MITF. When MITF is phosphorylated on Ser73 (via the MAPK pathway), it associates with co-activators of the p300/CBP family and enhances transcription. MITF has several isoforms including MITF-M which is specifically expressed in melanocytes. In MITF-deficient mice there is a complete absence of melanocytes.

Specificity:

MiTF polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of MiTF protein.

Alternative names:

bHLHe32, BHLHE32, bHLHe32, Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 32, CMM8, Homolog of mouse microphthalmia, Mi, Microphthalmia associated transcription factor, Microphthalmia, mouse, homolog of, Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, MITF, MITF, mitfa, nacre, WS2, WS2A, z3A.1,

Species reactivity:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

recombinant protein

Purification & Purity:

ProA affinity purified

Molecular weight:

55 kDa

Applications:

WB ICC FC

Usage:

WB:1:1,000-1:2,000 FC:1:50-1:100 ICC:1:100-1:500

Storage:

Store at +4°C after thawing. Aliquot store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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