Anti-TFAM Antibody

Transcription factor A, mitochondrial (UniProt: Q00059; also known as mtTFA, Mitochondrial transcription factor 1, MtTF1, Transcription factor 6, TCF-6, Transcription factor 6-like 2, TFAM) is encoded by the TFAM (also known as TCF6, TCF6L2) gene (Gene ID: 7019) in human. TFAM is a DNA binding protein that plays multiple roles in regulating mitochondrial DNA function. As a sequence-specific transcription factor, it binds upstream of the light strand promoter and heavy strand promoter 1 to activate initiation of transcription. It is a component of the mitochondrial transcription initiation complex (composed of TFB2M, TFAM and POLRMT). In this complex, TFAM recruits POLRMT to the promoter whereas TFB2M induces structural changes in POLRMT to enable promoter opening and trapping of the DNA non-template strand. TFAM is required for accurate and efficient promoter recognition by the mitochondrial RNA polymerase. TFAM contains two HMG boxes (aa 50-118 and 155-219). Phosphorylation by protein kinase A within the HMG box 1 is shown to impair its DNA binding and promotes its degradation by AAA+ Lon protease. Mutations in TFAM gene are known to cause hepatocerebral type of mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome that is characterized by severe intrauterine growth restriction, neonatal-onset hypoglycemia and liver dysfunction. In this disease hepatic pathology includes cirrhosis, steatosis and cholestasis that leads to liver failure. (Ref.: Wang, YE., et al. (2013). PLoS ONE. 8(8); e74513).

Clone 20G2C12 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects human mitochondrial Transcription Factor A (TFAM).

Full-length recombinant human Transcription factor A, mitochondrial (TFAM).

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Western Blotting in HeLa cell lysates.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected TFAM in HeLa cell lysates.

Tested Applications

ChIP-seq Analysis: A representative lot detected TFAM in ChIP-seq applications (Wang, Y.E., et. al. (2013). PLoS One. 8(8):e74513).

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot immunoprecipitated TFAM in Immunoprecipitation applications (Wang, Y.E., et. al. (2013). PLoS One. 8(8):e74513).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected TFAM in HeLa cells.

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected TFAM in Western Blotting applications (Wang, Y.E., et. al. (2013). PLoS One. 8(8):e74513).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected TFAM in Immunocytochemistry applications (Wang, Y.E., et. al. (2013). PLoS One. 8(8):e74513).

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user

Anti-TFAM, clone 20G2C12, Cat. No. MABE1994, is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects Transcription factor A, mitochondrial (TFAM) and is tested for use in ChIP-seq, Immunocytochemistry, Immunoprecipitation, and Western Blotting.

Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG1 in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at +2°C to +8°C from date of receipt.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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