Initiation of transcription by RNA polymerase II requires
the activities of more than 70 polypeptides. The protein that
coordinates these activities is transcription factor IID (TFIID),
which binds to the core promoter to position the polymerase
properly, serves as the scaffold for assembly of the remainder of
the transcription complex, and acts as a channel for regulatory
signals. TFIID is composed of the TATA-binding protein (TBP) and a
group of evolutionarily conserved proteins known as TBP-associated
factors or TAFs. TAFs may participate in basal transcription, serve
as coactivators, function in promoter recognition or modify general
transcription factors (GTFs) to facilitate complex assembly and
transcription initiation. This gene encodes one of the smaller
subunits of TFIID that binds weakly to TBP but strongly to TAF1,
the largest subunit of TFIID. Alternative splicing results in
multiple transcript variants.1) Theisen, J.W., et al. Mol. Cell. Biol. (2010) In press :
Immunogen
This TAF6 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 24-53 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human TAF6.
Western blot analysis in HepG2 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.