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Using a STAT3 antibody in chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP)

Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is an important oncogenic transcriptional factor that mediates tumor induced immune suppression.  Specifically, STAT3 transmits signals from cytokines and growth factor receptors in the plasma membrane (PM) to the nucleus, where they alter gene transcription.  Because of this transcriptional regulatory role, STAT3 also plays a part in regulating transcription of many critical genes that are involved in apoptosis, cell differentiation, immune response, tumor formation and more.  Using a

Beta Amyloid (MOAB2) and the link between traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease

An epidemiological association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) has long been established.  Interestingly, an increase in beta amyloid  (one hallmark of AD) directly following TBI has been observed.  In fact, it has been reported that with a greater level of TBI comes a higher risk of developing AD, or other neurodegenerative disorders, in the future.  Roberts et al first presented research that beta amyloid plaques found in TBI patients are very similar to those found in AD patients.

Winter is coming, and TRPM8 welcomes the cold!

TRPM8, or transient receptor potential melastatin 8, is a nonselective cation channel that is activated by cold environments and menthol-like cooling compounds.  While TRPM8 is best known for its location in peripheral nerve endings, it has functionality both inside and out of the nervous system.  Within the nervous system, TRPM8 is responsible for our response to cold and or menthol like stimuli.  Our reaction to cold sensation is involved in a variety of processes and can be a part of reactions such as asthma.  Outside of the nervous system, TRPM8 has shown high expression in pro

Thomson Reuters Predicts 2016 Nobel Prize Winners

Here at Bio-Techne we always look forward to the annual announcements of winners of the highly coveted Nobel Prize – the greatest award in science. How can you go about predicting which scientists might be in line for a life-changing phone-call from the Nobel Committee?

Well, looking at citations is one possible approach.

Meeting Report: 2nd International Antibody Validation Meeting

Bio-Techne brands Novus Biologicals® and R&D Systems® were proud to support the 2nd International Antibody Validation Meeting held at Bath University, on the 15-16 September, 2016. Almost 100 participants from around the world, including funders, publishers, academics, pharma and antibody manufacturers were in attendance, to share and discuss best practices in research antibody validation and to drive improved antibody validation standards for the global life science community.

Altered expression of BCL2 in cancer

Similar to other cell processes, the balance between cell survival and cell death is an important equilibrium that when altered expression of genes can lead to a variety of disease.

The effect of antioxidants and the NFkB p65 pathway in inflammation

NFkB is a transcription factor that plays a role in the expression of genes involved in immune response, inflammation, metastasis, cell survival and more. RelA (p65) is one member of the NFkB mammalian family, alongside other subunits.

Alpha-smooth muscle actin and the modulation of endothelial and epithelial cell biology

Actin is essential for a wide range of cell functions, ranging from cell division and chromatin remodeling to vesicle trafficking and maintenance of cellular structure.

Beta Tubulin III and neurogenesis

Beta tubulin III, also known as Tuj-1, is a class III member of the beta tubulin protein family. Beta tubulins are one of two structural components that form our microtubule network.

MMP-2: More Than a Cancer Marker

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are a family of endopeptidases involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix (ECM) during both normal physiological and disease processes. MMP-2 is a zinc-dependent family member that selectively cleaves collagen and elastin, major structural components of the basement membrane. In addition, MMP-2 has been found to affect a number of non-matrix proteins such as big endothelin-1 (Fernandez-Patron et al., 1999), KISS (Takino et al., 2003), GSK3B (Kandasamy et al., 2009), and CHUK (Olivotto et al., 2013).

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