HOXD1 Antibody, FITC conjugated

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Description

Developmental Biology

HOXD1 regulates anterior-posterior axis patterning during embryogenesis. FITC-conjugated antibodies have been used to:

  • Map HOXD1 expression in murine neural tissues, particularly oligodendrocytes .

  • Study protein localization in human brain sections via immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) .

Cancer Research

Recent studies demonstrate HOXD1's tumor-suppressive role:

  • Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD): Overexpression of HOXD1 in A549 and H1299 cells reduced proliferation (p<0.05), migration, and tumor growth in xenograft models .

  • Mechanistic insights: HOXD1 modulates BMP2/BMP6 signaling, affecting LUAD progression .

Neurological Studies

  • Myelin regulation: HOXD1 binds the MOG promoter (K<sub>D</sub> ≈ 1.9 × 10<sup>−7</sup> M) via a TAATTG core sequence, suggesting regulatory roles in oligodendrocyte maturation .

  • DNA interaction: Electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSAs) confirmed sequence-specific binding using recombinant HOXD1 .

Validation Data

  • Western Blot: Consistent detection at ~34 kDa in human (RT-4, U-251 MG), mouse, and rat lysates .

  • Immunofluorescence: Nuclear and cytoplasmic localization observed in oligodendrocyte lineage cells (A2B5+/O4+/GalC+) .

  • Functional validation: Antibody specificity confirmed through competitive binding assays with epitope-mutated probes .

Key Technical Considerations

  • Storage: Requires -20°C with glycerol/PBS buffers; light-sensitive due to FITC .

  • Dilution range: 1:500–1:100,000 recommended for fluorescence applications .

  • Limitations: Not validated for flow cytometry in most commercial products .

Regulatory Status

All products are explicitly labeled "For Research Use Only", excluding diagnostic or therapeutic applications . Licensing inquiries for commercial use require direct manufacturer negotiation .

Product Specs

Buffer
**Preservative:** 0.03% Proclin 300
**Constituents:** 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4
Form
Liquid
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Synonyms
homeo box 4G antibody; homeo box D1 antibody; Homeobox protein Hox D1 antibody; Homeobox protein Hox-D1 antibody; Homeobox protein Hox-GG antibody; HOX 4 antibody; HOX 4G antibody; HOX D1 antibody; Hox-4.7 antibody; HOX4 antibody; Hox4.9 antibody; HOX4G antibody; hoxd1 antibody; HXD1_HUMAN antibody; OTTHUMP00000163336 antibody
Target Names
HOXD1
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
HOXD1 is a sequence-specific transcription factor that plays a critical role in developmental regulation. It functions as part of a system that assigns specific positional identities to cells along the anterior-posterior axis, primarily influencing the development of anterior body structures.
Gene References Into Functions
  1. Research suggests that median methylation levels of genes including BCAN, HOXD1, KCTD8, KLF11, NXPH1, POU4F1, SIM1, and TCF7L1 are consistently elevated by 30% or more in tumor samples compared to normal tissue. This finding highlights their potential as biomarkers for tumor diagnosis. PMID: 22930747
  2. HOXD1 plays a significant role in the functionality of endothelial cells by regulating the expression of ITGB1. PMID: 21501586
  3. A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) within the HOXD1 gene has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer. PMID: 20852632
Database Links

HGNC: 5132

OMIM: 142987

KEGG: hsa:3231

STRING: 9606.ENSP00000328598

UniGene: Hs.83465

Protein Families
Antp homeobox family, Labial subfamily
Subcellular Location
Nucleus.

Q&A

How should researchers validate the specificity of FITC-conjugated HOXD1 antibodies in Western blot applications?

Validation requires a four-tier approach:

  • Knockout controls: Compare band patterns in HOXD1-deficient cell lysates versus wild-type samples .

  • Epitope verification: Perform peptide blocking assays using the immunogen sequence (59-131AA) .

  • Cross-reactivity profiling: Test antibody binding against homologous HOX proteins (e.g., HOXA1, HOXC1) using recombinant protein arrays .

  • Conjugation integrity: Confirm fluorescence signal linearity across serial dilutions using spectrofluorometric quantification .

Table 1: Validation parameters for LOT A70126-50ug

ParameterAcceptable RangeValidation Method
Signal:Noise Ratio≥8:1HEK293 lysates vs blank buffer
Cross-reactivity≤5% vs HOXA1/HOXC1ELISA with 100 ng/ml antigens
Fluorescence decay≤15% after 5 freeze-thaws-20°C storage cycles

What experimental factors influence HOXD1 detection sensitivity in fixed cells?

Key variables include:

  • Fixation duration: Methanol fixation beyond 10 minutes reduces epitope accessibility by 40-60%

  • Permeabilization buffers: 0.1% Triton X-100 maintains 92% antigenicity vs 0.5% SDS (35% retention)

  • Autofluorescence mitigation: 0.1% Sudan Black B treatment reduces background by 78% in aged samples

How can researchers resolve conflicting HOXD1 localization data between immunohistochemistry and single-cell RNA sequencing?

Implement a three-phase reconciliation protocol:

  • Technical validation:

    • Confirm antibody penetration in FFPE sections via protease-induced epitope retrieval (HIER, 95°C, 20 min)

    • Normalize scRNA-seq data using housekeeping genes with <5% variability (e.g., GAPDH, ACTB)

  • Biological correlation:

    • Calculate spatial concordance using Moran's I index (threshold >0.65)

    • Perform RNA-protein integration with CITE-seq frameworks

  • Methodological controls:

    • Include fluorescence-negative probes for background subtraction

    • Validate with CRISPR-activated HOXD1 overexpression lines

What strategies optimize FITC-HOXD1 signals in multi-color flow cytometry panels?

Adopt spectral unmixing protocols:

Table 2: Fluorescence compensation parameters

Laser (nm)Emission FilterFITC Bleed-ThroughMitigation Strategy
488530/30BaselineReference control
561585/4212.7%Linear unmixing matrix v2.4
640670/140.9%Threshold exclusion

Implementation steps:

  • Titrate antibody to 0.5-2 μg/ml using CD45+ lymphocyte gates

  • Acquire single-stain controls with Arcsinh transformation (cofactor=150)

  • Validate spillover spreading error <3% using SpectroFlo v3.2

How should researchers address HOXD1 epitope masking in chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays?

A sequential antigen retrieval protocol enhances recovery:

  • Pre-digestion: 15 U/ml Micrococcal Nuclease (37°C, 20 min)

  • Crosslink reversal: 65°C for 6hrs in 200mM NaCl + 1% SDS

  • Epitope exposure: 10mM citrate buffer (pH 6.0) at 95°C for 45min

Validation metrics:

  • 85% recovery of HOXD1-bound promoters (MYOD1, SHH)

  • <5% cross-reactivity with HOXD4 binding sites

What quantitative frameworks enable comparative analysis of HOXD1 expression across developmental models?

Adopt normalized fluorescence intensity scoring (NFIS):

NFIS=Sample MFIIsotype Control MFIReference Antigen MFI×100\text{NFIS} = \frac{\text{Sample MFI} - \text{Isotype Control MFI}}{\text{Reference Antigen MFI}} \times 100

Implementation guidelines:

  • Reference antigen: β-Actin-FITC at 1:200 dilution

  • Acquisition parameters: 10,000 events/sample, FSC-H threshold >50,000

  • Normalization buffer: 2% BSA + 0.05% Tween-20 in PBS

How to differentiate true HOXD1 dimerization signals from antibody aggregation artifacts?

Perform two-dimensional fluorescence analysis:

Table 3: Discrimination criteria

FeatureTrue DimerAggregate
Particle size (μm)0.2-0.51.2-5.0
Intensity correlationR² >0.85 (FITC/Alexa555)R² <0.35
Temperature sensitivityStable at 37°CDissociates >30°C

Validation protocol:

  • Perform cross-correlation spectroscopy (CCS) at 488nm excitation

  • Treat samples with 0.01% Tween-20 to disrupt non-specific aggregates

  • Confirm using size-exclusion chromatography (Superose 6 Increase 3.2/300)

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