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| Alternative Names | Signal transducer and activator of transcription 4;STAT4; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human STAT4, identical to the related rat and mouse sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-STAT4 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting STAT4. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 86 kDa; calculated MW: 86 kDa.
Boster Bio Anti-STAT4 Antibody catalog # PA1692. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: STAT4 — Signal transducer and activator of transcription 4
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 86 kDa; Calculated: 86 kDa
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Carries out a dual function: signal transduction and activation of transcription. Involved in IL12 signaling.
Scientific background (datasheet): STAT4 is a human gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the STAT protein family of transcription factors. STAT4 is mapped to chromosome 2q32.2-q32.3 by fluorescence in situ hybridization. STAT4 is phosphorylated in response to interleukin-12 and is essential for IL12 signal transduction. Transactivation, electrophoretic mobility shift, and RNA interference analyses showed that Ikaros bound to the STAT4 promoter and was involved in regulation of STAT4 in human T cells.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Translocated into the nucleus in response to phosphorylation.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the transcription factor STAT family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Nuclear Signaling,Nuclear Signaling Pathways,Signal Transduction,Signaling Pathway,Transcription.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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