{"product_id":"mef2c-antibody-bha17109385","title":"MEF2C Antibody","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEF2C Antibody is a research-use antibody directed against \u003cstrong\u003eMEF2C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is supplied for use in common immunoassay contexts such as WB, IHC-P (RUO).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEF2C.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription (provided):\u003c\/strong\u003e MEF2C (myocyte enhancer factor 2C), also called MADS box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide C, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MEF2C gene.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), Rabbit IgG.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antigen affinity purified; Antigen affinity purified.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported\/predicted localization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nucleus, sarcoplasm (cytoplasm of muscle cell).\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies reactivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e tested: Mouse, Rat.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunogen (if provided):\u003c\/strong\u003e Amino acids DREDHRNEFHSPIGLTRPSPDERESPSVKRMRLSEGWAT were used as the immunogen for the MEF2C antibody..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information above helps you match the antibody format to your assay context, interpret species-dependent differences, and anticipate how epitope context (isoforms, PTMs, or conformational state) may influence signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEF2C (myocyte enhancer factor 2C), also called MADS box transcription enhancer factor 2, polypeptide C, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MEF2C gene. MEF2C is a transcription factor in the Mef2 family. MEF2C, however, is induced late during myogenic differentiation and has a strict tissue-specific pattern of expression not seen in MEF2A or MEF2B. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, the human MEF2C is mapped to chromosome 5q14, a region with homology of synteny to the mouse location. MEF2C may be involved with maintenance of the differentiated state. Both MEF2A and Mef2c programmed similar profiles of gene expression in the heart that included genes involved in extracellular matrix remodeling, ion handling, and metabolism. NCOA2 mediates the coactivation of MEF2C-dependent transcription through interaction with the MADS box domain of MEF2C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor curated annotations (gene\/protein naming, domains, isoforms, and pathway links) for MEF2C, consult primary databases such as UniProt, NCBI Gene, and Ensembl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003eContext-dependent expression studies: researchers often examine MEF2C abundance and localization across perturbations (genetic, pharmacologic, or environmental) to connect phenotype to molecular changes.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReagent reproducibility: there is growing emphasis on antibody specificity checks using orthogonal approaches (e.g., genetic perturbation or independent antibodies) and transparent reporting of clone\/lot information.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMulti-modal datasets: antibody-based readouts are increasingly combined with transcriptomics and imaging to relate protein-level measurements to cell-state transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003eWestern blotting (immunoblot) for relative detection of target protein abundance and apparent molecular weight.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eImmunohistochemistry for spatial mapping of target expression across tissues and cell types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing conditions, interpret changes in signal in the context of sample composition, expected localization, and any known isoform complexity for the target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsoforms and PTMs:\u003c\/strong\u003e alternative splicing or post-translational modifications can change epitope accessibility and apparent molecular weight; interpret bands\/signals accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-reactivity and matrix effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e background binding can vary by sample type, species, and blocking\/detection chemistries; include appropriate negative controls.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl concepts:\u003c\/strong\u003e where feasible, use genetic perturbation (KO\/KD\/overexpression), orthogonal assays, or independent antibodies to support specificity claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyclonal reagents may recognize multiple epitopes and can increase sensitivity but may show broader binding profiles, while monoclonal clones provide a single-epitope readout that can improve consistency across experiments. If a conjugate is listed, the antibody supports more direct detection workflows; otherwise, it is typically used with a compatible secondary antibody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Sources (internal):\n- UniProtKB entry for MEF2C (UniProt): https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/uniprotkb\/Q06413\n- NCBI Gene search for MEF2C (NCBI): https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/?term=MEF2C\n- Ensembl gene search for MEF2C (Ensembl): https:\/\/www.ensembl.org\/Multi\/Search\/Results?q=MEF2C\n- Antibody validation “5 pillars” (Nature Methods, 2016): https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nmeth.3995\n- NIH replication \u0026 reproducibility resources (NIH): https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/replicationandreproducibility\n--\u003e","brand":"NSJ Bioreagents","offers":[{"title":"0.5mg\/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water \/ 100 ug","offer_id":53044473725293,"sku":"RQ4589","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/get_image_12853d64-cb95-44a2-9a59-31ee2f2078d1.jpg?v=1771938932","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/mef2c-antibody-bha17109385","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}