The Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor or MiTF is encoded by the MITF gene. This transcription factor has a critical role in neural crest development and differentiation of neural crest derivatives. It is a transcription factor for tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related protein 1 and plays a critical role in the differentiation of various cell types as neural crest-derived melanocytes, mast cells, osteoclasts and optic cup-derived retinal pigment epithelium. The MITF gene is important as it regulates the differentiation and development of melanocytes retinal pigment epithelium and is also responsible for pigment cell-specific transcription of the melanogenesis enzyme genes. Diseases such as Waardenburg syndrome type 2 and Tietz syndrome are associated with heterozygous mutations in this gene.
Host
Mouse
Immunogen
Recombinant protein corresponding to human MiTF.
Isotype
IgG2b
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
FALSE
Regulatory
RUO
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 with 0.05% sodium azide
Concentration
100µg/100µl
Description
Specificity: Human MiTF.
Format
Liquid
Purity
The antibody was affinity-purified from hybridoma supernatant by affinity-chromatography.
Storage
This product is stable for several weeks at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage, aliquot contents and freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of receipt.
Applications
WB, IP
Description
WB: 1:250~1:1000. IP: Use at an assay dependent concentration. Optimal dilutions should be calculated by the end user based on their specific application., WB ; IP