Abcam, ab20670, Anti-Islet 1 antibody - Neural Stem Cell Marker

Size: 100µg
Anti-Islet 1 antibody (ab20670) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Islet 1 in IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ICC/IF . Suitable for Apteronotus leptorhynchus, Human, Mouse, Rat . - Over 80 publications - Trusted since 2006
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human, Apteronotus leptorhynchus,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-Fr, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,
Specificity:ab20670 might also detect rat and human Islet 2 protein as the immunogen used to raise this ab20670 is 86% identical to rat and human Islet 2. This has not been tested.Replenishment batches of our polyclonal antibody, ab20670 are tested in IHC-P. Previous batches were additionally validated in ICC/IF and IHC-Fr. These applications are still expected to work and are covered by our Abpromise guarantee. You may also be interested in our alternative recombinant antibody, ab109517.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Islet 1 antibody (ab20670) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Apteronotus leptorhynchus, Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Islet 1 (ab20670) was first used in a scientific publication in 2006 and has been cited over 80 times in peer-reviewed journals.
Reviewed by scientists
Anti-Islet 1 (ab20670) has over 15 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% BSA, 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--20°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.
Islet 1 also known as ISL1 is a LIM-homeodomain transcription factor with a molecular mass of approximately 38 kDa. It plays an important role in regulating gene expression during the development of the nervous system and pancreas. You can find Islet 1 predominantly in motor neurons pancreatic beta cells and cardiac muscle cells. Its expression is important during embryonic stages for cell differentiation and maturation. Researchers use "Isl 1 neuronal marker" antibodies to identify this protein's presence in tissue.
Biological function summary
Islet 1 is involved in the differentiation and survival of various cell types. As part of a transcription complex it regulates downstream target genes essential for the development of motor neurons and cardiac muscle. It also contributes significantly to the developmental pathways of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. The ISL1 marker is therefore an important tool for studying cell lineage and fate in developmental biology.
Pathways
Islet 1 is involved in key developmental signaling pathways including the Notch signaling and Wnt signaling pathways. In these pathways Islet 1 collaborates with other proteins like Lhx3 and Ngn2 to ensure proper gene activation for neuronal and cardiac development. Wnt signaling affects the expression of isl 1 marker genes contributing to precise spatial and temporal regulation during embryogenesis.
Islet 1 has links to congenital heart defects and type 2 diabetes. Mutations or altered expression of this protein can disrupt pancreatic beta cell function and motor neuron development. In congenital heart disease the interaction of Islet 1 with proteins like Nkx2.5 is critical. Its role in type 2 diabetes ties with the functioning of other proteins involved in insulin secretion making it a potential target for therapeutic intervention in these conditions.