BD, 610862, Purified Mouse Anti-Pax-5 24/Pax-5

There are at least nine members of the paired box (Pax) gene family whose protein products are transcription factors involved in development. The conserved paired box DNA-binding domain is found in the N-terminal region of Pax proteins. An octomer and homeodomain sequence are conserved in the center of the proteins. The Ser/Thr/Pro-rich region in the C-terminal portion contains a conserved 100 amino acid transactivating domain. One of the best studied Pax family members, Pax 5, is a B cell specific activator protein (BSAP). In the early stages of B cell development, Pax-5 influences the expression of several B-cell-specific genes, such as CD19 and CD20. Pax-5 is expressed primarily in pro-, pre-, and mature B cells, but not in plasma cells. Interestingly, Pax-5 mRNA is transiently detected in the mesencephalon and spinal cord during embryogenesis. Expression then shifts to the fetal liver and correlates with the onset of B lymphopoiesis. Pax-5 has been found to be important in both B cell and nervous system development.

The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. Store undiluted at -20°C.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
3. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
4. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.