Rabbit polyclonal antibody to NFkB p50NFkB is a transcription regulator that is activated by various intra- and extra-cellular stimuli such as cytokines, oxidant-free radicals, ultraviolet irradiation, and bacterial or viral products. NF-kB is a family of transcription factors that consists of homo- and heterodimers of NFkB1/p50 and RelA/p65 subunits, and controls a variety of cellular events including development and immune responses. All members share a conserved amino-terminus domain that includes dimerization, nuclear localization, and DNA binding regions, and a carboxy-terminal transactivation domain. Serines 529 and 536 in the transactivation domain of RelA/p65 are phosphorylated in response to several stimuli including phorbol ester, IL-1alpha and TNF-alpha as mediated by IkB kinase and p38 MAPK. Serine 529 is located in a negatively charged region (amino acids 422-540) that is phosphorylated in response to phorbol myristate acetate plus calcium ionophore activation. Phosphorylation of serines 529 and 536 is critical for RelA/p65 transcriptional activity. Activated NF-kB translocates into the nucleus and stimulates the expression of genes involved in a wide variety of biological functions. Inappropriate activation of NF-kB has been associated with a number of inflammatory diseases while persistent inhibition of NF-kB leads to inappropriate immune cell development or delayed cell growth.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide (unfortunately, the amino acid sequence is considered to be commercially sensitive) (Human) (N terminal).
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
IHCIHC-P
For IHC-P: Neat. Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.:
Nuclear, but also found in the cytoplasm in an inactive form complexed to an inhibitor (I kappa B).
Application
Application
Human Tonsil stained with anti-NFkB p50 antibody
Positive Control
Testis, tonsil and prostate
Application Notes
For IHC-P: Neat. Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Keep as concentrated solution and store at 4°C. Do not freeze.
Storage Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 containing 1%BSA and 0.1% sodium azide