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| Immunogen | Amino acids KQLVHYTAQPLFLLDP were used as the immunogen for the Heat shock factor protein 1 antibody. |
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Overview
Heat shock factor protein 1 Antibody / HSF1 is an antibody targeting HSF1, raised in Rabbit for protein detection and localization studies where these specifications are required.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: HSF1 (reported localization: Cytoplasmic, nuclear).
- Antibody identity: Polyclonal (rabbit origin); Rabbit IgG.
- Conjugate/label: Unconjugated (affects detection chemistry and multiplex compatibility).
- Format: Antigen affinity purified.
- Species reactivity: Human.
- Listed applications: WB, IHC-P, FACS (refer to on-page specifications for application-specific guidance).
Biological background
HSF1 (HEAT-SHOCK TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR 1), also called HEAT-SHOCK FACTOR 1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HSF1 gene. The product of HSF1 gene is a heat-shock transcription factor. The International Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortium maps the HSF1 gene to chromosome 8. HSF1 exists as an inactive monomer in a complex with Hsp40/Hsp70 and Hsp90. Upon stress, such as elevated temperature, HSF1 is released from the chaperone complex and trimerizes. HSF1 is then transported into the nucleus where it is hyperphosphorylated and binds to DNA containing heat shock elements. HSF1's target genes include major inducible heat shock proteins such as Hsp72, and interestingly, noncoding RNA within Satellite III repeat regions. In a novel in vitro system human HSF1 can be activated by nonnative protein, heat, and geldanamycin. HSR1 is constitutively expressed in human and rodent cells and its homologs are functionally interchangeable. Furthermore, Hsf1-deficient mice had a longer free-running period than wildtype littermates.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparative expression profiling across cell types, tissues, or perturbations (e.g., drug treatment, genetic editing, or differentiation).
- Subcellular localization and trafficking studies, including co-localization with pathway markers in microscopy-based assays.
- Integration of protein-level measurements with transcriptomics or proteomics to relate abundance to regulation and phenotype.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: researchers commonly compare relative signal levels across conditions and use appropriate negative/positive controls for interpretation.
- Immunohistochemistry: researchers commonly compare relative signal levels across conditions and use appropriate negative/positive controls for interpretation.
- Flow cytometry: researchers commonly compare relative signal levels across conditions and use appropriate negative/positive controls for interpretation.
Interpretation should account for antibody-dependent factors such as epitope accessibility, isoforms, and sample preparation differences across workflows.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and PTMs: many targets have multiple isoforms and post-translational modifications that can shift apparent signal or localization; interpret bands/signals accordingly.
- Epitope context: binding can depend on protein conformation and sample processing; region information in the title/immunogen can help anticipate what may be detected.
- Species differences: predicted or validated reactivity may vary by ortholog sequence and sample context; confirm in your model system.
- Control concepts: include negative controls (no-primary/isotype), and where possible genetic controls (KO/KD) or independent antibodies to strengthen conclusions.
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