Stimulated by retinoic acid 8 is expressed in embryonic ovaries just before meiotic initiation, whereas in testis it is expressed after birth. The STRA8 gene contains 9 exons and is mapped to chromosome 7q31. Retinoic acid(RA) signaling is required for Stra8 expression, and therefore initiation of meiosis, in embryonic mouse ovaries. RA was sufficient to induce Stra8 expression in embryonic testis. Cyp26-mediated RA metabolism was responsible for delaying expression in embryonic testis. Since RA signaling regulated expression in both embryonic ovaries and adult testis, it was said this portion of the meiotic initiation pathway may be identical in both sexes.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
An amino acid sequence from the C-terminus of human Stra8 (DEEMIMLQCTETFDDEDL) was used as the immunogen for this Stra8 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
No
Antigen
Stra8
Uniprot
Q7Z7C7
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the Stra8 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.