Molecular weight (DA)
47kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human protein . at AA range: 280-360
Specificity
SP7 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a member of the Sp subfamily of Sp/XKLF transcription factors. Sp family proteins are sequence-specific DNA-binding proteins characterized by an amino-terminal trans-activation domain and three carboxy-terminal zinc finger motifs. This protein is a bone specific transcription factor and is required for osteoblast differentiation and bone formation.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010],
Function
function:Transcriptional activator essential for osteoblast differentiation. Binds to Sp1 and EKLF consensus sequences and to other G/C-rich sequences.,similarity:Belongs to the Sp1 C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family.,similarity:Contains 3 C2H2-type zinc fingers.,
Protein name
Transcription factor Sp7 (Zinc finger protein osterix)
Human protein sequence Database
Q8TDD2
Mouse protein sequence database
Q8VI67
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Nucleus .
Tissue expression
Restricted to bone-derived cell.