Transcription factor that is involved in embryonic development, establishment of tissue-specific gene expression and regulation of gene expression in differentiated tissues. Is thought to act as a 'pioneer' factor opening the compacted chromatin for other proteins through interactions with nucleosomal core histones and thereby replacing linker histones at target enhancer and/or promoter sites. Binds DNA with the consensus sequence 5'-[AC]A[AT]T[AG]TT[GT][AG][CT]T[CT]-3' (By similarity). In embryonic development is required for notochord formation. Involved in the development of multiple endoderm-derived organ systems such as the liver, pancreas and lungs; FOXA1 and FOXA2 seem to have at least in part redundant roles. Originally discribed as a transcription activator for a number of liver genes such as AFP, albumin, tyrosine aminotransferase, PEPCK, etc. Interacts with the cis-acting regulatory regions of these genes. Involved in glucose homeostasis; regulates the expression of genes important for glucose sensing in pancreatic beta-cells and glucose homeostasis. Involved in regulation of fat metabolism. Binds to fibrinogen beta promoter and is involved in IL6-induced fibrinogen beta transcriptional activation.
Background References
1. Gao Y et al. Uterine epithelial cell proliferation and endometrial hyperplasia: evidence from a mouse model. Mol Hum Reprod 20:776-86 (2014).
2. Fu Y et al. Rapid generation of functional hepatocyte-like cells from human adipose-derived stem cells. Stem Cell Res Ther 7:105 (2016).
Post-translational Modification
Phosphorylation on Thr-156 abolishes binding to target promoters and subsequent transcription activation upon insulin stimulation.
This data was developed using ET1703-76, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Application: IHC-Fr
Species: Mouse
Site: Liver
Sample: Frozen section
Antibody concentration: 1/500
Antigen retrieval: The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0) for about 2 minutes in microwave oven.
This data was developed using ET1703-76, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Application: IHC-Fr
Species: Rat
Site: Liver
Sample: Frozen section
Antibody concentration: 1/500
Antigen retrieval: The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0) for about 2 minutes in microwave oven.
This data was developed using ET1703-76, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Western blot analysis of FOXA2 on different lysates with Rabbit anti-FOXA2 antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/1,000 dilution.
Lane 1: HT-29 cell lysate Lane 2: A549 cell lysate Lane 3: HepG2 cell lysate
Lysates/proteins at 20 µg/Lane.
Predicted band size: 48 kDa Observed band size: 48 kDa
Proteins were transferred to a PVDF membrane and blocked with 5% NFDM/TBST for 1 hour at room temperature. The primary antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/1,000 dilution was used in 5% NFDM/TBST at 4℃ overnight. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG - HRP Secondary Antibody (HA1001) at 1/50,000 dilution was used for 1 hour at room temperature.
This data was developed using ET1703-76, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse liver tissue with Rabbit anti-FOXA2 antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/1,000 dilution.
The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0) (high pressure) for 2 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 1% BSA for 20 minutes at room temperature, washed with ddH2O and PBS, and then probed with the primary antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/1,000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature. The detection was performed using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
This data was developed using ET1703-76, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat liver tissue with Rabbit anti-FOXA2 antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/1,000 dilution.
The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0) (high pressure) for 2 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 1% BSA for 20 minutes at room temperature, washed with ddH2O and PBS, and then probed with the primary antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/1,000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature. The detection was performed using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.
This data was developed using ET1703-76, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Immunocytochemistry analysis of HT-29 cells labeling FOXA2 with Rabbit anti-FOXA2 antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/100 dilution.
Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde for 20 minutes at room temperature, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 in PBS for 5 minutes at room temperature, then blocked with 1% BSA in 10% negative goat serum for 1 hour at room temperature. Cells were then incubated with Rabbit anti-FOXA2 antibody (ET1703-76) at 1/100 dilution in 1% BSA in PBST overnight at 4 ℃. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (iFluor™ 488, HA1121) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control. Nuclear DNA was labelled in blue with DAPI.
Beta tubulin (M1305-2, red) was stained at 1/100 dilution overnight at +4℃. Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (iFluor™ 594, HA1126) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1,000 dilution.
This data was developed using ET1703-76, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Application: IF-Tissue
Species: Mouse
Site: liver
Sample: Paraffin-embedded section
Antibody concentration: 1/500
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