Sox2 (SRY related HMG BOX gene 2) is a DNA binding transcription factor and a member of the SOX family of proteins. SOX proteins have an HMG box that binds DNA. Sox2 forms a complex with Oct4 and controls the expression of a number of genes involved in embryonic. Sox2 is critical for early embryogenesis and for embryonic stem cell pluripotency and thus can serve as a stem cell marker. Overexpression of Sox2 (along with Oct4, KLF4 and c-Myc) can transform mouse fibroblasts into a state resembling embryonic stem cells (ES cells), referred to as Induced Pluripotency. Defects in Sox2 are the cause of microphthalmia syndromic type 3.
- Clonality: Polyclonal
- Host: Rabbit
- Reactivity: Mouse
- Isotype: Serum
- Quantity: 100 ul
- Storage: Antibodies in solution can be stored at -20C for 2 years. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles and keep on ice when not in storage.
- Immunofluorescence (IF)
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Western Blotting (WB)