Synonyms: Anti-Breast cancer estrogen-inducible protein; Anti-HP1A; Anti-PNR-2; Anti-Trefoil factor 1 precursor; Anti-pS2 protein
Storage: -20C
Application: All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry. The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Trefoil factor 1 is a protein encoded by the TFF1 gene in humans. The proteins are small secretory proteins characterized by three intra-chain disulfide bonds forming the trefoil motif or P-domain. It is abundantly expressed on mucosal surfaces and especially within the gastrointestinal tract. The protein belongs to highly conserved proteins that play an essential role in epithelial regeneration within the gastrointestinal tract. Its expression is strongly induced after mucosal injury and may function as a gastric tumor suppressor gene. It is expressed in various types of carcinomas including breast cancer. The gene contains an estrogen response element and its expression can be regulated by estrogen. Increased expression of this gene is found to be associated with tumor progression in some tumors and missense mutations in the gene have been detected in gastric cancer.
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