Abcam, ab155965, Anti-BTF antibody [EPR9981]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal BTF antibody. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR9981,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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.

Product details:
Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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Patented technology
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, 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.
The biological target BTF also known as BTF band or BTF 2 is a protein with an approximate mass of 42 kDa. It is highly expressed in various tissues including the brain and liver indicating its wide importance in cellular functions. BTF operates mechanically as a transcriptional regulator binding DNA sequences to control the transcription of specific genes. Additionally it interacts with other transcription factors assisting in the precise modulation of gene expression.
Biological function summary
BTF plays important roles in cellular proliferation and differentiation often as part of a larger transcriptional regulatory complex. Its activity helps to control gene expression during cell cycle progression and differentiation processes. The protein is essential for the accurate functioning of transcriptional machinery often being involved in the assembly of transcription pre-initiation complexes and modulating RNA polymerase activity.
Pathways
BTF acts centrally in the regulation of two significant pathways: the Wnt signaling pathway and the NF-kB signaling pathway. In both pathways BTF modulates the downstream transcription of responsive genes via its interaction with other pathway proteins like Beta-catenin in Wnt and RelA in NF-kB. These interactions help maintain proper cellular responses to extracellular signals ensuring balanced pathway activity and cellular responses.
BTF involvement has been linked to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its dysregulation in transcriptional control can lead to the aberrant expression of genes related to oncogenesis or neuronal function. In cancer alterations in BTF activity may contribute to tumor progression and resistance to apoptosis through its connection with proteins like p53. In neurodegenerative diseases misregulation may affect neuronal growth and survival often interacting with proteins like tau which are linked to these conditions.