Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
(MBS9600691 at 1/100 staining Human gastric tissue by IHC-P. The sample was formaldehyde fixed and a heat mediated antigen retrieval step in citrate buffer was performed. The sample was then blocked and incubated with the antibody for 1.5 hours at 22 degree C. An HRP conjugated goat anti-rabbit antibody was used as the secondary.)
Rabbit anti-Human, Mouse MEF2A Polyclonal Antibody | anti-MEF2A antibody
Phospho-MEF2A (Ser408) Antibody
Gene Names
MEF2A; mef2; ADCAD1; RSRFC4; RSRFC9
Reactivity
Human, Mouse
Applications
Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry
Purity
From purified rabbit serum by affinity purification via sequential chromatography on phospho-and non-phospho-peptide affinity columns.
Synonyms
MEF2A; Polyclonal Antibody; Phospho-MEF2A (Ser408) Antibody; ADCAD1; MADS box transcription enhancer factor 2; polypeptide A (myocyte enhancer factor 2A); MEF2; MEF2A_HUMAN; Myocyte enhancer factor 2A; Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2A; RSRFC4; RSRFC9; Serum response factor like protein 1; Serum response factor-like protein 1; anti-MEF2A antibody
Host
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human, Mouse
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Specificity
Phospho-MEF2A (Ser408) antibody detects endogenous levels of MEF2A.
Purity/Purification
From purified rabbit serum by affinity purification via sequential chromatography on phospho-and non-phospho-peptide affinity columns.
Form/Format
Liquid
Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Concentration
1mg/ml (varies by lot)
Sequence Length
437
Applicable Applications for anti-MEF2A antibody
Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Application Notes
WB: 1:500-1:2000
IHC: 1:50-1:200
IHC: 1:50-1:200
Immunogen
A synthesized peptide derived from human MEF2A around the phosphorylation site of Ser408.
Subcellular Location
MEF2A: Nucleus. MEF2C: Nucleus.
Tissue Specificity
Isoform MEF2 and isoform MEFA are expressed only in skeletal and cardiac muscle and in the brain. Isoform RSRFC4 and isoform RSRFC9 are expressed in all tissues examined.
Predicted Cross Reactivity
Pig, Bovine, Horse, Sheep, Rabbit, Dog, Chicken, Xenopus
Similarity
Pig (100%), Bovine (100%), Horse (100%), Sheep (100%), Rabbit (100%), Dog (100%), Chicken (92%), Xenopus (92%)
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Epitope
Phospho Ser408
Preparation and Storage
Store at -20 degree C. Stable for 12 months from date of receipt.
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
(MBS9600691 at 1/100 staining Human gastric tissue by IHC-P. The sample was formaldehyde fixed and a heat mediated antigen retrieval step in citrate buffer was performed. The sample was then blocked and incubated with the antibody for 1.5 hours at 22 degree C. An HRP conjugated goat anti-rabbit antibody was used as the secondary.)
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
(MBS9600691 at 1/100 staining Human gastric tissue by IHC-P. The sample was formaldehyde fixed and a heat mediated antigen retrieval step in citrate buffer was performed. The sample was then blocked and incubated with the antibody for 1.5 hours at 22 degree C. An HRP conjugated goat anti-rabbit antibody was used as the secondary.)
Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of extracts of COS-7 cells transfected with wild-type GAL4-MEF2A, using Phospho-MEF2A (Ser408) Antibody.)
Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of extracts of COS-7 cells transfected with wild-type GAL4-MEF2A, using Phospho-MEF2A (Ser408) Antibody.)
Related Product Information for anti-MEF2A antibody
Function: Transcriptional activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element, 5'-YTA[AT]4TAR-3', found in numerous muscle-specific genes. Also involved in the activation of numerous growth factor-and stress-induced genes. Mediates cellular functions not only in skeletal and cardiac muscle development, but also in neuronal differentiation and survival. Plays diverse roles in the control of cell growth, survival and apoptosis via p38 MAPK signaling in muscle-specific and/or growth factor-related transcription. In cerebellar granule neurons, phosphorylated and sumoylated MEF2A represses transcription of NUR77 promoting synaptic differentiation. Associates with chromatin to the ZNF16 promoter.
Subunit Structure: Binds DNA as a homo-or heterodimer. Dimerizes with MEF2D. Interacts with HDAC7 (By similarity). Interacts with PIAS1; the interaction enhances sumoylation. Interacts with HDAC4, HDAC9 and SLC2A4RG. Interacts (via the N-terminal) with MAPK7; the interaction results in the phosphorylation and transcriptional activity of MEF2A.
Post-translational Modifications: Constitutive phosphorylation on Ser-408 promotes Lys-403 sumoylation thus preventing acetylation at this site. Dephosphorylation on Ser-408 by PPP3CA upon neuron depolarization promotes a switch from sumoylation to acetylation on residue Lys-403 leading to inhibition of dendrite claw differentiation. Phosphorylation on Thr-312 and Thr-319 are the main sites involved in p38 MAPK signaling and activate transcription. Phosphorylated on these sites by MAPK14/p38alpha and MAPK11/p38beta, but not by MAPK13/p38delta nor by MAPK12/p38gamma. Phosphorylation on Ser-408 by CDK5 induced by neurotoxicity inhibits MEF2A transcriptional activation leading to apoptosis of cortical neurons. Phosphorylation on Thr-312, Thr-319 and Ser-355 can be induced by EGF. Sumoylation on Lys-403 is enhanced by PIAS1 and represses transcriptional activity. Phosphorylation on Ser-408 is required for sumoylation. Has no effect on nuclear location nor on DNA binding. Sumoylated with SUMO1 and, to a lesser extent with SUMO2 and SUMO3. PIASx facilitates sumoylation in postsynaptic dendrites in the cerebellar cortex and promotes their morphogenesis (By similarity). Acetylation on Lys-403 activates transcriptional activity. Acetylated by p300 on several sites in diffentiating myocytes. Acetylation on Lys-4 increases DNA binding and transactivation (By similarity). Hyperacetylation by p300 leads to enhanced cardiac myocyte growth and heart failure. Proteolytically cleaved in cerebellar granule neurons on several sites by caspase 3 and caspase 7 following neurotoxicity. Preferentially cleaves the CDK5-mediated hyperphosphorylated form which leads to neuron apoptosis and transcriptional inactivation.
Similarity: Belongs to the MEF2 family.
Subunit Structure: Binds DNA as a homo-or heterodimer. Dimerizes with MEF2D. Interacts with HDAC7 (By similarity). Interacts with PIAS1; the interaction enhances sumoylation. Interacts with HDAC4, HDAC9 and SLC2A4RG. Interacts (via the N-terminal) with MAPK7; the interaction results in the phosphorylation and transcriptional activity of MEF2A.
Post-translational Modifications: Constitutive phosphorylation on Ser-408 promotes Lys-403 sumoylation thus preventing acetylation at this site. Dephosphorylation on Ser-408 by PPP3CA upon neuron depolarization promotes a switch from sumoylation to acetylation on residue Lys-403 leading to inhibition of dendrite claw differentiation. Phosphorylation on Thr-312 and Thr-319 are the main sites involved in p38 MAPK signaling and activate transcription. Phosphorylated on these sites by MAPK14/p38alpha and MAPK11/p38beta, but not by MAPK13/p38delta nor by MAPK12/p38gamma. Phosphorylation on Ser-408 by CDK5 induced by neurotoxicity inhibits MEF2A transcriptional activation leading to apoptosis of cortical neurons. Phosphorylation on Thr-312, Thr-319 and Ser-355 can be induced by EGF. Sumoylation on Lys-403 is enhanced by PIAS1 and represses transcriptional activity. Phosphorylation on Ser-408 is required for sumoylation. Has no effect on nuclear location nor on DNA binding. Sumoylated with SUMO1 and, to a lesser extent with SUMO2 and SUMO3. PIASx facilitates sumoylation in postsynaptic dendrites in the cerebellar cortex and promotes their morphogenesis (By similarity). Acetylation on Lys-403 activates transcriptional activity. Acetylated by p300 on several sites in diffentiating myocytes. Acetylation on Lys-4 increases DNA binding and transactivation (By similarity). Hyperacetylation by p300 leads to enhanced cardiac myocyte growth and heart failure. Proteolytically cleaved in cerebellar granule neurons on several sites by caspase 3 and caspase 7 following neurotoxicity. Preferentially cleaves the CDK5-mediated hyperphosphorylated form which leads to neuron apoptosis and transcriptional inactivation.
Similarity: Belongs to the MEF2 family.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI GI #
NCBI GeneID
NCBI Accession #
NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
Molecular Weight
Observed: 54 kDa
Predicted: 55 kDa
Predicted: 55 kDa
NCBI Official Full Name
myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2A isoform 3
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
myocyte enhancer factor 2A
NCBI Official Symbol
MEF2A
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
mef2; ADCAD1; RSRFC4; RSRFC9
NCBI Protein Information
myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2A
UniProt Protein Name
Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2A
Protein Family
UniProt Gene Name
MEF2A
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
MEF2
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a DNA-binding transcription factor that activates many muscle-specific, growth factor-induced, and stress-induced genes. The encoded protein can act as a homodimer or as a heterodimer and is involved in several cellular processes, including muscle development, neuronal differentiation, cell growth control, and apoptosis. Defects in this gene could be a cause of autosomal dominant coronary artery disease 1 with myocardial infarction (ADCAD1). Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]
Uniprot Description
Transcriptional activator which binds specifically to the MEF2 element, 5'-YTA[AT]4TAR-3', found in numerous muscle-specific genes. Also involved in the activation of numerous growth factor- and stress-induced genes. Mediates cellular functions not only in skeletal and cardiac muscle development, but also in neuronal differentiation and survival. Plays diverse roles in the control of cell growth, survival and apoptosis via p38 MAPK signaling in muscle-specific and/or growth factor-related transcription. In cerebellar granule neurons, phosphorylated and sumoylated MEF2A represses transcription of NUR77 promoting synaptic differentiation. Associates with chromatin to the ZNF16 promoter.
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Product Notes
The MEF2A mef2a (Catalog #AAA9600691) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The Phospho-MEF2A (Ser408) Antibody reacts with Human, Mouse and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's MEF2A can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC). WB: 1:500-1:2000 IHC: 1:50-1:200. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the MEF2A mef2a 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 "MEF2A, Polyclonal 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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