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Primary Antibodies
Blimp-1 Antibody
Background
Blimp-1 was initially identified as a zinc finger-containing protein that drives the maturation of B lymphocytes into immunoglobulin-secreting cells (1). Together with X-box-binding protein 1 (XBP1), Blimp-1 is induced upon terminal differentiation of plasma cells (2,3). The transcriptional repressor activity of Blimp-1 has also been found to regulate T cell homeostasis and function, possibly by suppressing the expression of the cytokines IL-2 and interferon-γ during T cell development (4). More recent experiments have suggested that Blimp-1 also plays a major role in the formation of primordial germ cells (PGC) in developing mammalian embryos. In these experiments, Blimp-1-deficient mutant mouse embryos form a cluster of PGC-like cells which fail to show the expected migration, proliferation, and repression of homeobox genes that normally accompany specification of primordial germ cells (5). Blimp-1 exists as at least two different isoforms.
Additional Names
Blimp-1 (NT), B-lymphocyte-induced maturation protein 1, PR domain-containing protein 1, PRDI-binding factor 1, PRDI-BF1
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Description
Left: Western blot analysis of Blimp-1 in mouse lung tissue lysate with Blimp-1 antibody at (A) 0.5 and (B) 1μg/ml.
Below: Immunohistochemistry of Blimp-1 in mouse lung tissue with Blimp-1 antibody at 5 μg/ml.
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Source
Blimp-1 antibody was raised against a 17 amino acid peptide from near the amino terminus of human Blimp-1.
Purification
Affinity chromatography purified via peptide column
Clonality / Clone
This is a polyclonal antibody.
Host
Blimp-1 antibody was raised in rabbit.
Please use anti-rabbit secondary antibodies.
Application
Blimp-1 antibody can be used for detection of Blimp-1 by Western blot at 0.5 – 1 μg/ml.
Tested Application
E, WB, IHC
Buffer
Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.
Blocking Peptide
Cat.No. 3991P - Blimp-1 Peptide
Storage
Blimp-1 antibody can be stored at 4˚C, stable for one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Positive Control
- Cat. No. 1402 - Mouse Lung Tissue Lysate
Species Reactivity
H, M, R
Protein GI Number
172072684
Protein Accession Number
NP_001189
Short Description
(NT) B-lymphocyte-induced maturation protein 1
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References- Angelin-Duclos C, Cattoretti G, Lin K-I, et al. Commitment of B lymphocytes to a plasma cell fate is associated with Blimp-1 expression. J. Immunol. 2000; 165:5462-71.
- Reimold AM, Iwakoshi NN, Manis J, et al. Plasma cell differentiation requires the transcription factor XBP-1. Nature 2001; 412:300-7.
- Martins GA, Cimmino L, Shapiro-Shelef M, et al. Transcriptional repressor Blimp-1 regulates T cell homeostasis and function. Nature Immunol. 2006; 7:457-65.
Datasheet 08-02W
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