{"product_id":"abcam-ab167609","title":"Abcam, ab167609, Anti-SNAIL + SLUG antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 50µg\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse Polyclonal SNAIL antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC\/IF and reacts with Transfected cell lysate, Human samples. Cited in 22 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human SNAI1.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Polyclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WB, ICC\/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human SNAI1.O95863\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nSNAIL and SLUG also known as Snai1 and Snai2 are zinc finger transcription factors important in the regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). These proteins are expressed mainly in various developing tissues and tumors. The molecular weight of SNAIL is approximately 29 kDa while SLUG typically has a mass around 30 kDa. These factors function within the nucleus binding to E-box sequences in DNA to repress the transcription of epithelial markers.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nSNAIL and SLUG operate as vital regulators of cell motility and invasion by modulating gene expression. They do not work alone; they participate as components of a complex with other EMT-inducing transcription factors including TWIST and ZEB. These factors suppress E-cadherin and other adhesion molecules which facilitates the disassembly of tight junctions between cells promoting a mesenchymal phenotype that is more migratory and invasive.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nThese transcription factors play key roles in both the TGF-beta and Wnt signaling pathways. In the TGF-beta pathway SNAIL and SLUG regulate gene expression to support EMT affecting processes in development and cancer progression. Within the Wnt pathway these factors interact with beta-catenin impacting cell cycle regulation and supporting cells' transition between epithelial and mesenchymal states a critical step in tumor metastasis.\u003cbr\u003e\nSNAIL and SLUG significantly relate to cancer and fibrosis. In cancer their interaction with proteins such as ZEB and TWIST is important for the metastasis of carcinoma cells. In fibrosis these transcription factors link to TGF-beta-induced fibroblast activation contributing to tissue scarring. The dysregulation of SNAIL and SLUG often serves as an indicator of poor prognosis due to their roles in promoting invasive and metastatic properties in cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848523862185,"sku":"ab167609","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab167609","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}