
PTF1 Antibody (A-3) is a mouse monoclonal IgM antibody that detects PTF1 in mouse, rat, and human samples through various applications including western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), immunohistochemistry with paraffin-embedded sections (IHCP), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). PTF1, also known as PTF1A or PTF1-p48, is a crucial pancreas-specific transcription factor that plays a vital role in the development and function of the pancreas. PTF1 is a component of the trimeric pancreas transcription factor 1 complex and is localized in the nucleus, where PTF1 contains a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain. This structural feature enables PTF1 to bind to DNA and regulate the expression of genes essential for the specification of pancreatic cell types, including insulin-producing beta cells. PTF1′s interaction with RBP-Jκ is particularly important, as this partnership is critical for the regulation of PDX-1, a key factor in pancreatic islet development and insulin gene transcription. Disruption of PTF1 function can lead to severe developmental consequences, such as the misdirection of pancreatic progenitors towards duodenal fates, and mutations in the PTF1 gene have been linked to diabetes mellitus and cerebellar hypoplasia/agenesis, underscoring PTF1′s essential role in both pancreatic and cerebellar neurogenesis. Anti-PTF1 antibody (A-3) is therefore an invaluable tool for researchers studying pancreatic development and related disorders.
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
PTF1 Antibody (A-3) | sc-393148 | 200 µg/ml | $322.00 | |||
PTF1 (A-3) Neutralizing Peptide | sc-393148 P | 100 µg/0.5 ml | $69.00 | |||
PTF1 Antibody (A-3) X | sc-393148 X | 200 µg/0.1 ml | $322.00 |