Background:

mtTFA (mitochondrial transcription factor A), also known as mtTF1, TFAM, TCF6 (for transcription factor 6-like1), TCF6L2 and tsHMG, is a nuclear-encoded gene product that is imported into the mitochondria. mtTFA is required for many aspects of mitochondrial biogenesis including the replication and transcription of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). In mouse, testis-specific mtTFA is missing the mitochondria targeting sequence and is present in the nucleus rather than the mitochondria. This form of mtTFA is located primarily in the nuclei of elongated spermatids and may be involved in the regulation of gene expression of the haploid male genome. During mouse and human spermatogenesis there is a reduction of mtTFA protein levels and a reduction in mtDNA copy number. These features may provide one of the mechanisms by which paternal mtDNA transmission is prevented. mtTFA has been associated with mitochondrial disorder in humans characterized by ocular myopathy, exercise intolerance and muscle wasting.

Specificity:

TFAM polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of TFAM protein.

Alternative names:

Transcription factor A, mitochondrial; mtTFA; Mitochondrial transcription factor 1; MtTF1; Transcription factor 6; TCF-6; Transcription factor 6-like 2; TFAM; TCF6; TCF6L2

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:

Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 126-171 of Human TFAM.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 26 kDa

Applications:

WB

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:1000

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

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

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