

OSX Antibody (E-6) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2b antibody that detects Osterix (OSX) in mouse, rat, and human samples through applications such as western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). OSX is a crucial zinc finger-containing transcriptional activator that plays a vital role in osteoblast differentiation, which is essential for bone formation and maintenance. Anti-OSX antibody (E-6) recognizes OSX predominantly in the nucleus, where OSX binds to GC box promoter elements, thereby activating the transcription of genes necessary for osteoblast maturation. Nuclear localization of OSX enables direct regulation of gene expression, influencing the development of bone-forming cells. In OSX-deficient mice, mesenchymal cells fail to differentiate into osteoblasts, leading to a complete lack of bone matrix deposition and bone formation. OSX expression is linked to Cox-2 activity, suggesting this enzyme may play a role in inducing OSX during skeletal repair processes. OSX monoclonal antibody (E-6) serves as an invaluable tool for researchers studying bone biology and the molecular mechanisms underlying osteoblast differentiation and function.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
OSX Antibody (E-6) | sc-393060 | 200 µg/ml | $322.00 | |||
OSX Antibody (E-6): m-IgGκ BP-HRP Bundle | sc-535687 | 200 µg Ab; 40 µg BP | $361.00 | |||
OSX Antibody (E-6): m-IgG2b BP-HRP Bundle | sc-549471 | 200 µg Ab; 10 µg BP | $361.00 |