This gene encodes a DNA-binding protein that has high
specificity for scaffold or matrix attachment region DNA elements
(S/MAR DNA). This protein is thought to be involved in attaching
the base of chromatin loops to the nuclear matrix but there is
conflicting evidence as to whether this protein is a component of
chromatin or a nuclear matrix protein. Scaffold attachment factors
are a specific subset of nuclear matrix proteins (NMP) that
specifically bind to S/MAR. This encoded protein is thought to
serve as a molecular base to assemble a 'transcriptosome complex'
in the vicinity of actively transcribed genes. It is involved in
the regulation of the heat shock protein 27 transcription and also
can act as an estrogen receptor corepressor. This gene is a
candidate gene for breast tumorigenesis.1) Hammerich-Hille, S., et al. Breast Cancer Res. Treat. 121(2):503-509(2010)
Immunogen
This SAFB antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 65-94 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human SAFB.
Western blot analysis in 293 cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.