The signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) family of transcription factors is composed of seven family members (STATs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B and 6) that are involved in many cell processes (apoptosis, anti-apoptosis, cell differentiation and proliferation) depending upon the cell type.
STATs are activated by ligand binding of mostly cytokine receptors, that receptor associating with a Janus kinase (JAK) family member that phosphorylates a STAT protein causing it to translocate to the nucleus, where it can bind to DNA and regulate the transcription of particular genes.
STAT1 serine 727 can be phosphorylated by p38, PKC and CaMKII and has been found to be required for maximum transcriptional activity.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot.
Other applications have not been tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:1000Optimal dilution to be determined by the researcher.