GATA factors constitute a family of transcriptional regulatory factors that bind to the consensus
DNA sequence (A/T) GATA (A/G) to control diverse tissue-specific programs of gene expression
and morphogenesis. GATA-1/2/3 are each expressed in the hematopoietic system while
GATA 4/5/6 are each expressed in the developing heart and in gastrointestinal and gut-derived
tissues. Specifically, GATA-2 is expressed in hematopoietic progenitors and stem cells. GATA-2
expression is associated with cell proliferation. GATA-2 is 480 amino acids in length and
contains 2 Zn finger domains responsible for DNA binding (aa 295-319 and 349-373). Over
aa 15-279 human GATA-2 share 96% identity with mouse GATA-2.
Applications:
Suitable for Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Storage:
Lyophilized samples are stable for twelve months from date of receipt when stored at -20 degrees C to -70 degrees C. Upon reconstitution, the antibody can be stored at 2 degrees -8 degrees C for 1 month without detectable loss of activity. Reconstituted antibody can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20 degrees C to -70 degrees C in a manual defrost freezer for six months without detectable loss of activity. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.