Human STAT4 ELISA Matched Antibody Pair

Name: Human STAT4 ELISA Matched Antibody Pair
SKU: ABPR-0906
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Regulatory status: For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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Summary

Species Reactivity

Human

Intended Use

This antibody pair set comes with matched antibody pair to detect and quantify protein level of human STAT4.

General Description

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the STAT family of transcription factors. In response to cytokines and growth factors, STAT family members are phosphorylated by the receptor associated kinases, and then form homo- or heterodimers that translocate to the cell nucleus where they act as transcription activators. This protein is essential for mediating responses to IL12 in lymphocytes, and regulating the differentiation of T helper cells. Mutations in this gene may be associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants that encode the same protein.

Reconstitution And Storage

Store reagents of the antibody pair set at -20°C or lower. Please aliquot to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycle. Reagents should be returned to -20°C storage immediately after use.

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References

STAT4 contributes to adipose tissue inflammation and atherosclerosis

JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

Authors: Dobrian, A. D.; Hatcher, M. A.; Brotman, J. J.; Galkina, E. V.; Taghavie-Moghadam, P.; Pei, H.; Haynes, B. A.; Nadler, J. L.

Abstract

Adipose tissue (AT) inflammation is an emerging factor contributing to cardiovascular disease. STAT4 is a transcription factor expressed in adipocytes and in immune cells and contributes to AT inflammation and insulin resistance in obesity. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of STAT4 deficiency on visceral and peri-aortic AT inflammation in a model of atherosclerosis without obesity. Stat4(-/-) Apoe(-/-) mice and Apoe(-/-) controls were kept either on chow or Western diet for 12 weeks. Visceral and peri-aortic AT were collected and analyzed for immune composition by flow cytometry and for cytokine/chemokine expression by real-time PCR. Stat4(-/-) Apoe(-/-) and Apoe(-/-) mice had similar body weight, plasma glucose, and lipids. Western diet significantly increased macrophage, CD4+, CD8+, and NK cells in peri-aortic and visceral fat in Apoe(-/-) mice. In contrast, in Stat4(-/-) Apoe(-/-) mice, a Western diet failed to increase the percentage of immune cells infiltrating the AT. Also, IL12p40, TNFa, CCL5, CXCL10, and CX3CL1 were significantly reduced in the peri-aortic fat in Stat4(-/-) Apoe(-/-) mice. Importantly, Stat4(-/-) Apoe(-/-) mice on a Western diet had significantly reduced plaque burden vs Apoe(-/-) controls. In conclusion, STAT4 deletion reduces inflammation in peri-vascular and visceral AT and this may contribute via direct or indirect effects to reduced atheroma formation.

Antiphospholipid syndrome's genetic and epigenetic aspects

AUTOIMMUNITY REVIEWS

Authors: Iuliano, Annamaria; Galeazzi, Mauro; Sebastiani, Gian Domenico

Abstract

Studies on last genetic and epigenetic predisposition to APS are summarized. It is well known that genetic predisposition is in HLA system (DR4 and DRw53) and that lupus anticoagulant (LA) and anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL) are both associated with the same HLA antigens. Other genes, outside the MHC, give their contribution to the development of this autoimmune syndrome, such as IRF5, STAT4 and those related to inherited thrombophilia - factor V Leiden and G20210A prothrombin polymorphisms. Finally, post-transcriptional modifications of anti-beta2GPI antibodies could be implicated too. The most important discovery of last years is that altered microRNAs' expression is linked to autoimmunity, thrombosis, early atherosclerosis, and oxidative stress in APS.