Human MtTF1 Ready-To-Use IHC Kit
Human MtTF1 Ready-To-Use IHC Kit
Cat. No.: IHC0443HSample Type: FFPE tissue
Size: 50T (including a control slide)
Storage and Stability: Please store components at the temperatures indicated on the individual tube labels. The kit is stable for 6 months from the date of receipt.
Background
Mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) is a crucial protein encoded by nuclear genes, but it is transported from the cytoplasm to mitochondria where it plays a key role in the maintenance and expression of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). It regulates the replication and transcription of mtDNA, ensuring the proper functioning of mitochondrial processes. Structurally, TFAM contains a molecular region known as the LC3 interacting region (LIR) motif, which allows it to bind to autophagy proteins such as LC3. This interaction is essential for the autolysosomal pathway, helping to eliminate leaked mtDNA and limit inflammation. TFAM levels vary across tissues, with notable effects on mitochondrial function; high levels can repress mtDNA expression in certain tissues, such as skeletal muscle, andcontribute to deficiencies in oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). Conversely, in other tissues like the heart, increased mtDNA copy number maintains a balanced TFAM-to-mtDNA ratio, preserving OXPHOS capacity. TFAM is integral to the packaging, stability, and replication of the mitochondrial genome, and disruptions in TFAM can have severe effects, including implications in neurodegeneration and other diseases related to mtDNA stress.
Synonyms
AI661103; Hmgts; MTTF1; MTTFA; TCF6; TCF6L1; TCF6L2; TCF6L3; TFAM; tsHMG; MTDPS15.Validation Data
Materials Supplied
| Number | Component | 50T | Concentration | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBS Buffer (powder) | 2L x 2 | 20x | RT |
| 2 | Antigen Retrieval Buffer | 20ml | 100x | 2-8°C |
| 3 | Endogenous Peroxidase Blocking Buffer | 3ml | RTU | 2-8°C |
| 4 | Blocking Buffer | 3ml | RTU | 2-8°C |
| 5 | "Primary Antibody (Human MtTF1 Recombinant Rabbit mAb) | "6ml | RTU | 2-8°C |
| 6 | "Secondary Antibody (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L, HRP conjugated) | "6ml | RTU | 2-8°C |
| 7 | Chromogen Component A | 0.3ml | RTU | -20°C |
| 8 | Chromogen Component B | 0.3ml | RTU | -20°C |
| 9 | Counter Staining Reagent | 5ml | RTU | RT |
| 10 | Differentiation Reagent | 6ml | RTU | RT |
| 11 | Mounting Media | 5ml | RTU | RT |
| 12 | Control slide (human kidney) | 1 slide | RTU | RT |
| 13 | Datasheet | 1 copy |
Notes
- The positive control slide provided in the kit allows you to be sure that the experimental set-up is working properly.
- Do not allow slides to dry at any time during this procedure.
- Please don't replace the matching reagents in this product with other manufacturers' products.
- As DAB is a carcinogen, please take necessary precautions.
- PBS (reagent 1) can be stored for one week at 4℃ after preparation; The antigen retrieval buffer (1×reagent 2) and the chromogenic agent (the mixture of reagents 7 and 8) should be prepared right before each assay.
As DAB is a carcinogen, please take necessary precautions.
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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