Testing Data
(Image: AP-2a atining of paraffin-embedded human lung carcinoma.)
AP-2 alpha Antibody | anti-AP-2 Alpha antibody
AP-2 alpha, Affinity Purified Antibody, Rabbit
Testing Data
(Image: AP-2a atining of paraffin-embedded human lung carcinoma.)
Testing Data
(Image: AP-2a atining of paraffin-embedded human lung carcinoma.)
Decreased or loss of AP-2a expression has been observed in many different types of human cancers including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, melanoma and prostate cancer.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a transcription factor that binds the consensus sequence 5'-GCCNNNGGC-3'. The encoded protein functions as either a homodimer or as a heterodimer with similar family members. This protein activates the transcription of some genes while inhibiting the transcription of others. Defects in this gene are a cause of branchiooculofacial syndrome (BOFS). Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009]
Uniprot Description
AP-2 alpha: Sequence-specific DNA-binding protein that interacts with inducible viral and cellular enhancer elements to regulate transcription of selected genes. AP-2 factors bind to the consensus sequence 5'-GCCNNNGGC-3' and activate genes involved in a large spectrum of important biological functions including proper eye, face, body wall, limb and neural tube development. They also suppress a number of genes including MCAM/MUC18, C/EBP alpha and MYC. AP-2-alpha is the only AP-2 protein required for early morphogenesis of the lens vesicle. Together with the CITED2 coactivator, stimulates the PITX2 P1 promoter transcription activation. Associates with chromatin to the PITX2 P1 promoter region. Binds DNA as a dimer. Can form homodimers or heterodimers with other AP-2 family members. Interacts with WWOX. Interacts with CITED4. Interacts with UBE2I. Interacts with RALBP1 in a complex also containing EPN1 and NUMB during interphase and mitosis. Interacts with KCTD1; this interaction represses transcription activation. Interacts (via C-terminus) with CITED2 (via C-terminus); the interaction stimulates TFAP2A- transcriptional activation. Interacts (via N-terminus) with EP300 (via N-terminus); the interaction requires CITED2. Belongs to the AP-2 family. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: DNA-binding; Transcription factor
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 6p24
Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; Golgi apparatus; centrosome; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; cytoplasm; nucleus
Molecular Function: protein dimerization activity; protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; sequence-specific DNA binding; transcription coactivator activity; chromatin binding
Biological Process: negative regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; embryonic forelimb morphogenesis; neural crest cell development; regulation of neuron differentiation; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; palate development; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; embryonic pattern specification; negative regulation of cell proliferation; sympathetic nervous system development; sensory perception of sound; oculomotor nerve formation; positive regulation of neuron apoptosis; regulation of cell differentiation; epidermis morphogenesis; negative regulation of neuron apoptosis; kidney development; inner ear morphogenesis; trigeminal nerve development; anterior neuropore closure; embryonic cranial skeleton morphogenesis; positive regulation of bone mineralization; embryonic body morphogenesis; forebrain neuron development; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; negative regulation of apoptosis; positive regulation of cell migration
Disease: Branchiooculofacial Syndrome
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Product Notes
The AP-2 Alpha tfap2a (Catalog #AAA555283) is an Antibody and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AP-2 alpha, Affinity Purified Antibody, Rabbit reacts with Human, Mouse, Primate, Rat and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's AP-2 alpha can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Western Blot (WB). Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the AP-2 Alpha tfap2a for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "AP-2 alpha, Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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