| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha;HNF-4-alpha;Nuclear receptor subfamily 2 group A member 1;Transcription factor 14;TCF-14;Transcription factor HNF-4;HNF4A;HNF4, NR2A1, TCF14; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human HNF-4-alpha |
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Overview
This product is an anti-HNF4A antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone GBA-8; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-HNF-4-alpha Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M00389. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: HNF4A (Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone GBA-8; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human (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
HNF4A (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD4) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Transcriptionally controlled transcription factor. Binds to DNA sites required for the transcription of alpha 1- antitrypsin, apolipoprotein CIII, transthyretin genes and HNF1- alpha. May be essential for development of the liver, kidney and intestine. Reported cellular localization context: Nucleus. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Calprotectin (S100A8/9) is predominantly expressed in myeloid cells. Except for inflammatory conditions, the expression is restricted to a specific stage of myeloid differentiation since both proteins are expressed in circulating neutrophils and monocytes but are absent in normal tissue macrophages and lymphocytes. Under chronic inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis and malignant disorders, also expressed in the epidermis. Found in high concentrations at local sites of inflammation or in the serum of patients with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, giant cell arteritis, cystic fibrosis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and progressive systemic sclerosis. Involved in the formation and deposition of amyloids in the aging prostate known as corpora amylacea inclusions. Strongly up-regulated in many tumors, including gastric, esophageal, colon, pancreatic, bladder, ovarian, thyroid, breast and skin cancers. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cancer,DNA/RNA,DNA Damage & Repair,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Tumor Biomarkers.
- 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.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts in marker distributions.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate HNF4A antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect HNF4A expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect HNF4A in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize HNF4A by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Quantify HNF4A-positive cells by flow cytometry in single-cell suspensions
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: 125 kDa; calculated MW: 52785 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): 125 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Nucleus.
- Tissue details (provided): Calprotectin (S100A8/9) is predominantly expressed in myeloid cells. Except for inflammatory conditions, the expression is restricted to a specific stage of myeloid differentiation since both proteins are expressed in circulating neutrophils and monocytes but are absent in normal tissue macrophages and lymphocytes. Under chronic inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis and malignant disorders, also expressed in the epidermis. Found in high concentrations at local sites of inflammation or in the serum of patients with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, giant cell arteritis, cystic fibrosis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and progressive systemic sclerosis. Involved in the formation and deposition of amyloids in the aging prostate known as corpora amylacea inclusions. Strongly up-regulated in many tumors, including gastric, esophageal, colon, pancreatic, bladder, ovarian, thyroid, breast and skin cancers. .
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