BACKGROUND Transcription Factor II B (TF IIB) is an essential component of the RNA polymerase II (Pol II) machinery that acts as a bridge between the TATA-binding protein (TBP) and Pol II.1 The C-terminal domain of TFIIB interacts with the TBP-TATA complex, whereas the N-terminal domain is required for the assembly of TFIIF and Pol II into the preinitiation complex. It is involved in the selection of the transcription start site: mutations in TFIIB cause a shift in the transcription start site.2 In addition, TFIIB interacts with certain TBP-associated factors (TAFs) in vitro, and these interactions might contribute to recruitment or stable association of TFIIB in the context of an active transcription complex.3
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1. Ha, I. et al: Nature 352:689, 1991.
2. Lee, T. I. & Young, R. A. : Annu. Rev. Genet. 34:77, 2000.
3. Goodrich, J. A. et al: Cell 75:519, 1993.
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Antigen: | E. coli-expressed recombinant human TFIIB protein fragments. |
Isotype: | Mouse monoclonal IgG2b |
Species & predicted species cross- reactivity ( ): | |
Applications & Suggested starting dilutions: | WB 1:1000 IP n/d IHC (Paraffin) n/d ICC n/d FACS n/d |
Predicted Molecular Weight of protein: | 38 kDa |
Specificity/Sensitivity: | Specifically detects endogenous levels of human TFIIB proteins. Does not cross-react with other related proteins. |
Storage: | Store at -20°C, 4°C for frequent use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
*Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.