Activating Transcription Factor (ATF) Proteins are a family of cellular proteins that contain basic region leucine zipper (bZIP) DNA binding domains. The tax protein of human T cell leukemia virus type-1 (HTLV-1) stimulates in vitro DNA binding of several ATF bZIP domains by enhancing dimerization in absence of DNA resulting in viral transcription and cell transformation. Adenovirus E1a is a protein that stimulates transcription of early viral genes. E1a is not a sequence-specific DNA binding protein and therefore must target the viral promoter through a specific promoter bound protein called Activating Transcription Factor-2.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunoprecipitation and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunoprecipitation: 1-10ug/ml
Western Blot: 1-10ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, add sterile 40-50% glycerol, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.