The TATA binding protein (TBP) is a transcription factor that binds specifically to a DNA sequence called the TATA box.
This DNA sequence is found about 25-30 base pairs upstream of the transcription start site in some eukaryotic gene promoters.
TBP, along with a variety of TBP-associated factors, make up the TFIID, a general transcription factor that in turn makes up part of the RNA polymerase II preinitiation complex.
As one of the few proteins in the preinitiation complex that binds DNA in a sequence-specific manner, it helps position RNA polymerase II over the transcription start site of the gene.
However, it is estimated that only 10-20% of human promoters have TATA boxes.
Therefore, TBP is probably not the only protein involved in positioning RNA polymerase II.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.