MAFA is a transcription factor that binds RIPE3b, a conserved enhancer element that regulates pancreatic beta cell-specific expression of the insulin gene. MAFA plays a key role in coordinating and controlling the level of insulin gene expression in islet beta cells. It is located in 8q24.3. The intracellular domain of MAFA contains a single immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif (ITIM), which classifies MAFA as a member of an inhibitory receptor superfamily. The inhibitory capacity of MAFA is best defined in mast cells, where MAFA keeps in check the antigen-induced (i.e. Fc epsilon RI-induced) secretion ofinflammatory mediators.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids EDAVEALIGSGHHGAHHGAHHPAAAAAYEAFR of human MAFA were used as the immunogen for the MAFA antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Rat
Reactivity
Rat, Human
Recombinant
No
Antigen
MAFA
Uniprot
Q8NHW3
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the MAFA antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.