Invitrogen™ c-MAF Monoclonal Antibody (sym0F1), PerCP-eFluor™ 710, eBioscience™, Invitrogen™

Catalog No.	Quantity
50-112-3972	100 Tests
50-112-3971	25 Tests

Catalog No. 50-112-3972 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 46985542

Description

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

Description: The sym0F1 monoclonal antibody reacts with human and mouse c-Maf, a 42 kDa basic leucine zipper transcription factor shown to be involved in the neural, ocular and hematopoietic systems. In hematopoietic cells, it was first shown to be crucial for IL-4 expression in Th2 and was the first transcription factor believed to be Th subset-specific. More recent evidence shows that specific phospho-tyrosine residues lead to upregulation of IL-4. c-Maf has also been shown to be important to differentiation and function in both Th17 and Tfh cells. It drives expression of IL-21 in both cell types, while promoting expression of IL-23R in Th17 and CXCR5 in Tfh as well. Applications Reported: This sym0F1 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. Applications Tested: This sym0F1 antibody has been pre-titrated and tested by intracellular staining followed by flow cytometric analysis of Th17-polarized mouse splenocytes using the Foxp3/Transcription Factor Buffer Set and protocol. Please see Best Protocols Section (Staining intracellular Antigens for Flow Cytometry) for staining protocol (refer to Protocol B: One-step protocol for intracellular (nuclear) proteins. This can be used at 5 μL (0.0075 μg) per test. A test is defined as the amount (μg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 μL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test.

c-maf is the cellular counterpart of oncogenic v-maf that belongs to the family of basic region leucine zipper domain transcription factors. The leucine-zipper domain is involved in the interaction with LRPICD. There are two forms of human c-maf mRNA, c-maf-long and c-maf-short. It is identified in the genome of the acute transforming avian retrovirus AS42. c-maf targets are IL-4 in Th2 cells, the crystalline genes in lens fiber cells, insulin gene in islet, p53 and L7 where it exerts its transcriptional role through binding to a Maf recognition element (MARE). It regulates Th2 differentiation and lineage-specific hematopoiesis. c-maf is a transcription factor for IL-10 gene expression in LPS-activated macrophages. Chromosomal aberration involving maf is found in some forms of multiple myeloma. It is expressed in myeloma cell lines and resting monocytes/macrophages.

Specifications

• Antigen: c-MAF
• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: sym0F1
• Concentration: 5 μL/Test
• Conjugate: PerCP-eFluor 710
• Formulation: PBS with BSA and 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene: MAF
• Gene Accession No.: O75444, P54843
• Gene Alias: 2810401A20Rik; A230108G15Rik; Avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (MAF) protooncogene; avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma (v-maf) AS42 oncogene homolog; AW047063; AYGRP; basic domain leucine zipper transcription factor; CCA4; cMaf; C-Maf; c-Maf long form; c-maf proto-oncogene; CTRCT21; fl13d12; hMafA; LOW QUALITY PROTEIN: transcription factor Maf; LOW QUALITY PROTEIN: transcription factor MafA; maf; MAF bZIP transcription factor; MAF bZIP transcription factor A; maf protein; Maf2; MAFA; Mafa homolog; MGC71685; pancreatic beta-cell-specific transcriptional activator; Proto-oncogene c-Maf; RGD1562627; RIPE3b1; RIPE3b1 factor; T lymphocyte c-maf long form; transcription factor Maf; Transcription factor Maf-2; transcription factor MafA; transcription factor RIPE3b1; v-maf avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene A; v-maf avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog; v-maf avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog A; v-maf avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog a (paralog a); v-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene family, protein A; v-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene family, protein A (avian); v-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog; V-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog A; wu:fl13d12; Z-cmaf
• Gene Symbols: MAF
• Host Species: Mouse
• Immunogen: Full-length E. coli-produced c-Maf.
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 100 Tests
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 17132, 4094
• Target Species: Human, Mouse
• Content And Storage: 4°C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG2b κ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am unable to analyze my cells stained with eFluor Organic Dyes today. What options do I have?

Our options will depend on the samples you are analyzing.

If cell viability is not critical, you can store your stained samples at 4 degrees C or on ice overnight in the dark and analyze the following day.

For samples stained with eFluor organic fluorochromes, we recommend that cells be suspended in 100 uL of Flow Cytometry Staining Buffer (Cat. No. 00-4222) and 100 uL of eBioscience IC Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8222); samples can be incubated for up to 3 days at 4 degrees C in the dark. Alternatively, the 1-step Fix/Lyse Solution (Cat. No. 00-5333) can be used. This is a great option when working with whole blood but also works for other cell types.

Can the eFluor Organic fluorochromes be used for intracellular staining?

Yes, the eFluor Organic fluorochromes can be used for intracellular staining. The eFluor organic fluorochromes maintain bright signal and require minimal changes in compensation when fixed with eBioscience IC Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8222-49) and Permeabilization Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8333-56) or 1-step Fix/Lyse Solution (Cat. No. 00-5333-54, 00-5333-57) (as compared to live cells).

What buffers are compatible with the eFluor Organic fluorochromes and eVolve QDots?

The eFluor Organic fluorochromes and eVolve QDots can be used with flow staining buffers containing PBS and protein.

What is the difference between eFluor Organic Dyes and eVolve Qdots?

The eFluor Organic Dyes (eFluor 450, APC-eFluor 780, PerCP-eFluor 710, eFluor 710) are conventional fluorochromes. In contrast, the eVolve line of products are Quantum dots.

Are the eFluor Organic Dyes photo-labile?

As with other fluorochromes, we recommend minimal exposure to light to maintain optimal signal.

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