Thermo Fisher Scientific OCT-4 (POU5F1) (Germ Cell Tumor Marker) Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody (OCT4/6847R)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

Assay-dependent

-

Immunohistochemistry (PFA fixed) (IHC (PFA))

1-2 µg/mL

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG, kappa

Expression System

HEK293 cells

Class

Recombinant Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

OCT4/6847R

Immunogen

Recombinant fragment of human OCT-4/POU5F1 protein (exact sequence is proprietary)

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Protein A/G

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Target Information

POU5F1, also commonly known as Oct-4, is a maternally expressed octamer-binding protein that was the first transcription factor described for the early stages of development. The role of POU5F1 in embryonic development suggested that it might be useful in the creation of stem cells that might be useful in cell replacement therapies in the treatment of several degenerative diseases. Artificial stem cells, termed induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, can be created by expressing POU5F1 and the transcription factors Sox2, Klf4 and Lin28 along with c-Myc in mouse fibroblasts. More recently, experiments have demonstrated that iPS cells could be generated using expression plasmids expressing POU5F1, Sox2, KlfF4 and c-Myc, eliminating the need for virus introduction, thereby addressing a safety concern for potential use of iPS cells in regenerative medicine.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.