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STAT6 antibody recognizes Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 6, a cytokine-responsive transcription factor encoded by the human STAT6 gene on chromosome 12q13.3. STAT6 is a member of the STAT family of latent cytoplasmic transcription factors that become activated through receptor-associated Janus kinases. In resting cells, STAT6 is primarily localized in the cytoplasm, but following activation it translocates to the nucleus where it regulates gene transcription. STAT6 antibody is commonly used in research focused on IL-4 and IL-13 mediated signaling pathways.
Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 6 plays a central role in T helper 2 cell differentiation and allergic inflammation. Upon stimulation of the IL-4 receptor or IL-13 receptor complexes, receptor-associated kinases phosphorylate STAT6 on a conserved tyrosine residue. This phosphorylation promotes STAT6 dimerization via its SH2 domain and subsequent nuclear translocation. In the nucleus, STAT6 binds specific DNA response elements to regulate transcription of genes involved in IgE class switching, mucus production, and Th2 cytokine expression.
Structurally, STAT6 contains conserved STAT family domains including an N-terminal domain, coiled-coil domain, DNA-binding domain, linker region, SH2 domain, and a C-terminal transactivation domain. These regions coordinate receptor docking, dimerization, DNA binding, and transcriptional activation. Through these mechanisms, STAT6 integrates extracellular cytokine signals into gene regulatory programs that shape immune responses and tissue remodeling.
STAT6 expression is detected in lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages, and certain epithelial tissues, particularly under cytokine stimulation. Aberrant STAT6 activation has been implicated in asthma, atopic dermatitis, and other allergic diseases. In oncology research, nuclear STAT6 expression is associated with specific tumor subtypes, including solitary fibrous tumors and select soft tissue neoplasms, where it can serve as a useful biomarker in research settings.
Optimal dilution of the STAT6 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Full length recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for this STAT6 antibody.
Store the STAT6 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
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