Product Information
Molecular Weight(Da):33248
Protein NameThyrotroph embryonic factor
Human Gene Id7008
Human Swiss Prot NoQ10587
Mouse Gene Id21685
Mouse Swiss Prot NoQ9JLC6
Rat Gene Id29362
Rat Swiss Prot NoP41224
SpecificityTEF Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of TEF protein.
FormulationLiquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Concentration1 mg/ml
Storage Stability-20°C/1 year
Other NameTEF; KIAA1655; Thyrotroph embryonic factor
Observed Band(KD)45-55
Functionfunction:Transcription factor that binds to and transactivates the TSHB promoter. Binds to a minimal DNA-binding sequence 5'-[TC][AG][AG]TTA[TC][AG]-3'.,induction:Accumulates according to a robust circadian rhythm.,similarity:Belongs to the bZIP family.,similarity:Belongs to the bZIP family. PAR subfamily.,similarity:Contains 1 bZIP domain.,subunit:Binds DNA as a homodimer or a heterodimer. Can form a heterodimer with DBP.,
Subcellular Locationnucleus,
ExpressionBrain,Kidney,Retina,,
BackgroundTEF, PAR bZIP transcription factor(TEF) Homo sapiens This gene encodes a member of the PAR (proline and acidic amino acid-rich) subfamily of basic region/leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factors. It is expressed in a broad range of cells and tissues in adult animals, however, during embryonic development, TEF expression appears to be restricted to the developing anterior pituitary gland, coincident with the appearance of thyroid-stimulating hormone, beta (TSHB). Indeed, TEF can bind to, and transactivate the TSHB promoter. It shows homology (in the functional domains) with other members of the PAR-bZIP subfamily of transcription factors, which include albumin D box-binding protein (DBP), human hepatic leukemia factor (HLF) and chicken vitellogenin gene-binding protein (VBP); VBP is considered the chicken homologue of TEF. Different members of the subfamily can readily form heterodimers, and share DNA-binding, and transcriptional regulatory