RUNX2/CBFA1 Antibody [Alexa Fluor® 488]

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP1-77462AF488

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Applications

Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Alexa Fluor 488 (Excitation = 488 nm, Emission = 515-545 nm)

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

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Product Specifications

Immunogen

This RUNX2/CBFA1 Antibody was prepard from a synthetic peptide made to an internal region of the human RUNX2 protein (within residues 225-300). [Swiss-Prot Q13950]

Localization

Nucleus.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Theoretical MW

56.6 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Applications for RUNX2/CBFA1 Antibody [Alexa Fluor® 488]

Application
Recommended Usage

Flow Cytometry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunohistochemistry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

50mM Sodium Borate

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C in the dark.

Background: RUNX2/CBFA1

Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), also known as CBFA1, AML-3, PEBP-2alphaA, and OSF-2, is a transcription factor that places a critical role in osteoblast differentiation and bone development (1-3). RUNX2 is a DNA-binding protein that belongs to the RUNX family which share a common runt domain (3). RUNX2 has two main isoforms which vary based on the two promoter regions (3). The main canonical isoform (P1) has MASN/DS at its N-terminus while the other (P2) isoform includes a MRIPV pentapeptide at its N-terminus (3). The RUNX2 P1 isoform has a theoretical molecular weight of 56 kDa and is synthesized as a 521 amino acid (aa) protein containing multiple domains. Specifically, RUNX2 contains transactivation domains (AD1, 2 and 3), a glutamine/alanine (Q/A)-rich domain, a runt homology domain (RHD), a nuclear localization signal (NLS), a proline/serine/threonine (PST)-rich domain, a nuclear matrix targeting signal (NMTS), a repression domain (RD), and a VWRPY region (3). RUNX2 is a heterodimer of an alpha and beta subunit where the alpha subunit binds DNA through the runt domain and the binding affinity is increased through heterodimerization (4).

Functionally, RUNX2 promotes the expression of osteoblast-specific genes vital for the osteoblast differentiation and proliferation process including type I collagen, osteocalcin (OCN), and alkaline phosphatase (APC) (1, 3). Further evidence for the role of RUNX2 is highlighted by a study of Runx2-/-mice which completely lack osteoblasts (4). Additionally, RUNX2 is also required for chondrocyte maturation, which are the cells responsible for cartilage formation (1, 3, 5). Given the role of RUNX2 in bone and cartilage maturation and formation, it is clear that defects or mutations in RUNX2 cause various bone and bone-related diseases (3, 6, 7). For instance, cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), which presents with delayed cranial suture closure phenotypes, hypoplastic clavicles, extra teeth, and short stature, is caused by haploinsufficiency in RUNX2 (2, 3, 6). Furthermore, metaphyseal dysplasia with maxillary hypoplasia and brachydactyly (MDMHB) is a bone dysplasia disorder with a phenotype of abnormalities in the long bones, an underdeveloped jawbone, and short fingers that is caused by a duplication in RUNX2 (6). Finally, RUNX2 has been shown to be upregulated in mouse models of the joint disorder osteoarthritis (OA) and may be a potential molecular target for disease treatment (7).

Alternative names for RUNX2 include Acute myeloid leukemia 3 protein CBFA1, CBF-alpha-1, CCD1, CCDAML3, CLCD, Core-binding factor subunit alpha-1, MGC120023, ML3, oncogene AML-3, OSF2, osteoblast-specific transcription factor 2, PEA2aA, PEA2-alpha A, PEBP2A, polyomavirus enhancer-binding protein 2 alpha A subunit, runt related transcription factor 2, SL3/AKV core-binding factor alpha A subunit, and SL3-3 enhancer factor 1 alpha A subunit.

References

1. Ferreira, L. B., Gimba, E., Vinagre, J., Sobrinho-Simoes, M., & Soares, P. (2020). Molecular Aspects of Thyroid Calcification. International journal of molecular sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21207718

2. Kim, W. J., Shin, H. L., Kim, B. S., Kim, H. J., & Ryoo, H. M. (2020). RUNX2-modifying enzymes: therapeutic targets for bone diseases. Experimental & molecular medicine. https://doi.org/10.1038/s12276-020-0471-4

3. Vimalraj, S., Arumugam, B., Miranda, P. J., & Selvamurugan, N. (2015). Runx2: Structure, function, and phosphorylation in osteoblast differentiation. International journal of biological macromolecules. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.04.008

4. Uniprot (Q13950)

5. Komori T. (2017). Roles of Runx2 in Skeletal Development. Advances in experimental medicine and biology. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3233-2_6

6. Moffatt, P., Ben Amor, M., Glorieux, F. H., Roschger, P., Klaushofer, K., Schwartzentruber, J. A., Paterson, A. D., Hu, P., Marshall, C., FORGE Canada Consortium, Fahiminiya, S., Majewski, J., Beaulieu, C. L., Boycott, K. M., & Rauch, F. (2013). Metaphyseal dysplasia with maxillary hypoplasia and brachydactyly is caused by a duplication in RUNX2. American journal of human genetics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2012.12.001

7. Chen, D., Kim, D. J., Shen, J., Zou, Z., & O'Keefe, R. J. (2019). Runx2 plays a central role in Osteoarthritis development. Journal of orthopaedic translation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jot.2019.11.008

Long Name

Runt-related Transcription Factor 2

Alternate Names

CBFA1

Gene Symbol

RUNX2

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Product Specific Notices for RUNX2/CBFA1 Antibody [Alexa Fluor® 488]

Alexa Fluor (R) products are provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. The purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). The sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: (i) in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment; (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are resold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than as described above, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5791 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@lifetech.com. This conjugate is made on demand. Actual recovery may vary from the stated volume of this product. The volume will be greater than or equal to the unit size stated on the datasheet.

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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