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| Alternative Names | Histone deacetylase 4;HD4;3.5.1.98;HDAC4;KIAA0288; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Follistatin |
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Overview
This product is an anti-FST antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 17F79; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Follistatin Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M00972. Tested in WB application. This antibody reacts with Human, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: FST (Histone deacetylase 4).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 17F79; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
FST (protein: Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (gsk3b)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Responsible for the deacetylation of lysine residues on the N-terminal part of the core histones (H2A, H2B, H3 and H4). Histone deacetylation gives a tag for epigenetic repression and plays an important role in transcriptional regulation, cell cycle progression and developmental events. Histone deacetylases act via the formation of large multiprotein complexes. Involved in muscle maturation via its interaction with the myocyte enhancer factors such as MEF2A, MEF2C and MEF2D. Involved in the MTA1-mediated epigenetic regulation of ESR1 expression in breast cancer. . Reported cellular localization context: Nucleus. Cytoplasm. Shuttles between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. Upon muscle cells differentiation, it accumulates in the nuclei of myotubes, suggesting a positive role of nuclear HDAC4 in muscle differentiation. The export to cytoplasm depends on the interaction with a 14-3-3 chaperone protein and is due to its phosphorylation at Ser-246, Ser-467 and Ser-632 by CaMK4 and SIK1. The nuclear localization probably depends on sumoylation. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Ubiquitous.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Acetylation,Cardiovascular,Chromatin Modifying Enzymes,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Hypertrophy,Signaling Pathways,Stem Cells.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate FST antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect FST expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Compare relative FST levels across experimental conditions (dose/time-course) using antibody-based readouts
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 180-230 kDa; calculated MW: 119040 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 180-230 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Nucleus. Cytoplasm. Shuttles between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. Upon muscle cells differentiation, it accumulates in the nuclei of myotubes, suggesting a positive role of nuclear HDAC4 in muscle differentiation. The export to cytoplasm depends on the interaction with a 14-3-3 chaperone protein and is due to its phosphorylation at Ser-246, Ser-467 and Ser-632 by CaMK4 and SIK1. The nuclear localization probably depends on sumoylation.
- Tissue details (provided): Ubiquitous.
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