Catalogue

Background
Lymphoid Enhancer Factor-1 (LEF-1) is an HMG 1/2-like DNA binding/bending protein and is a member of the LEF/TCF transcription factor family. There are four LEF/TCF family members in mammalian systems (LEF-1, TCF-1, TCF-3 and TCF-4), and orthologs to these factors have been identified in many different species. LEF/TCFs are downstream mediators of Wnt/Wingless signals. Wnt signaling drives cell polarity, cell fate and cell growth decisions in embryonic tissues and in post-natal tissues that continue to develop from mitotically active stem cell precursors. Misregulation of Wnt signaling is also implicated as a root cause of many different cancers, such as colon cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, prostate cancer and others. This antibody recognizes an epitope in amino acids 256-308 of LEF-1. This region is between the transactivation domain and the HMG binding domain of LEF-1 and is conserved in all LEF-1 isoforms.

Synonyms: Anti-Lymphoid Enhancer Factor-1 (All Isoforms) Monoclonal Antibody

Source
Mice were immunized with a recombinant full length LEF-1 protein

Product
Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide

Product Form: Unconjugated

Purification Method: Protein G Chromatography

Concentration: See vial for concentration

Applications
Antibody detects all LEF-1 isoforms by Western blot. Does not cross-react with TCF-1 or TCF-4. Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.

Functional Analysis: Western Blotting

Storage
Product should be stored at -20°C. Aliquot to avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Product Stability: See expiration date on vial

Shipping Conditions: Ship at ambient temperature, freeze upon arrival

Caution
This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving humans or animals. It may contain hazardous ingredients. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for additional information and proper handling procedures. Dispose product remainders according to local regulations.This datasheet is as accurate as reasonably achievable, but our company accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in this information.

References
1. Riese, J., et al., LEF-1, a nuclear factor coordinating signaling inputs from wingless and decapentaplegic. Cell 1997, 88, 777-787 2. Giese, K., et al. Functional analysis of DNA bending and unwinding by the high mobility group domain of LEF-1. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1997, 94, 12845-12850 3. Behrens, J., et al. Functional interaction of beta-catenin with the transcription factor LEF-1. Nature 1996, 382, 638-642 4. Giese, K. and Grosschedl, R. LEF-1 contains an activation domain that stimulates transcription only in a specific context of factor-binding sites. EMBO J. 1993, 12, 4667-4676

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