Acts as a transcriptional factor. Specifically binds the insulin enhancer element RIPE3b and activates insulin gene expression. Cooperates synergistically with NEUROD1 and PDX1 Phosphorylation by GSK3 increases its transcriptional activity and is required for its oncogenic activity. Involved either as an oncogene or as a tumor suppressor, depending on the cell context
Tissue Specificity
This MAFA antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 288~318 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human MAFA.
Cellular Localization
Nucleus. Note=Detected in nuclei of pancreas islet beta cells (By similarity)
Western blot analysis of MAFA Antibody (C-term) in WiDr cell line lysates (35ug/lane). MAFA (arrow) was detected using the purified Pab.
Application Notes
WB:1:50~100
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short-term storage, store at 4° C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is prepared by Saturated Ammonium Sulfate (SAS) precipitation followed by dialysis against PBS.