Abcam, ab31369, Anti-STAT1 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal STAT1 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 36 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human STAT1 aa 650 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human STAT1 aa 650 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P42224,
Specificity:ab31369 detects endogenous levels of STAT1 protein around Tyrosine 701.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 1 (STAT1) is a protein of about 91 kDa commonly known simply as STAT1. It belongs to the STAT protein family which is involved in gene regulation. STAT1 expresses widely in many tissues including the immune system where it plays a major role. As an important player in cellular responses to cytokines and growth factors STAT1 becomes activated through phosphorylation often referred to as phospho-STAT1. This phosphorylation promotes dimerization an important step for its function.
Biological function summary
The STAT1 protein influences cell survival and immune responses. It functions as a transcription factor and participates in the interferon signaling pathway. In this setting it forms a complex with other STAT proteins such as STAT2 and STAT3 to regulate gene expression. By binding to specific DNA sequences in the nucleus STAT1 alters transcription in response to extracellular signals. It contributes to antiviral defense mechanisms and antiproliferative activities in various cells.
Pathways
The STAT1 protein plays essential roles in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway and interferon signaling pathway. It operates closely with proteins such as JAK1 and TYK2 which are involved in the phosphorylation process activating STAT1. During this activation STAT1 helps initiate cellular responses to interferons a type of signaling protein released during viral infections. The JAK-STAT pathway facilitates various physiological processes including immune responses and cell growth regulation.
STAT1 dysregulation often connects to autoimmune diseases and infectious diseases. Elevated STAT1 activity associates with disorders like systemic lupus erythematosus where an imbalanced immune response occurs. Phosphorylation of STAT1 can also relate to chronic infections in cases where proper immune response activation becomes impaired. In certain cancers STAT1 interaction with proteins like SOCS1 might contribute to tumor immune evasion highlighting its vital role in pathology.