NF-E2 p18 Antibody (132I2G) is a mouse monoclonal IgG1 antibody that detects NF-E2 p18 in human samples through applications such as western blotting (WB) and flow cytometry (FCM). NF-E2 p18, also known as NF-E2U or MafK, is a crucial component of the NF-E2 transcription factor complex, which plays a significant role in regulating gene expression during erythroid differentiation. NF-E2 p18 is characterized by its basic-leucine zipper domain, which is essential for both DNA binding and dimerization, allowing NF-E2 p18 to form an obligate heterodimer with NF-E2 p45. The interaction between NF-E2 p18 and NF-E2 p45 is vital for the transcriptional regulation of globulin genes in developing erythroid cells, as NF-E2 p18 recognizes specific DNA motifs that are critical for gene activation. Additionally, NF-E2 p18 is ubiquitously expressed, indicating potential involvement in various cellular processes beyond erythropoiesis. Understanding the function and interactions of NF-E2 p18 is important for elucidating its role in hematopoiesis and implications in related disorders.
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NF-E2 p18 Antibody (132I2G) References:
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- MafK/NF-E2 p18 is required for beta-globin genes activation by mediating the proximity of LCR and active beta-globin genes in MEL cell line. | Du, MJ., et al. 2008. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 40: 1481-93. PMID: 18308612
- MafK positively regulates NF-κB activity by enhancing CBP-mediated p65 acetylation. | Hwang, YJ., et al. 2013. Sci Rep. 3: 3242. PMID: 24247732
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- The transcription factor MAFK induces EMT and malignant progression of triple-negative breast cancer cells through its target GPNMB. | Okita, Y., et al. 2017. Sci Signal. 10: PMID: 28400538
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