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biological source
mouse
Quality Level
100
500
conjugate
unconjugated
antibody form
diluted ascites fluid
antibody product type
primary antibodies
clone
MRQ-2, monoclonal
description
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in Select Regions (See Chart)
form
buffered aqueous solution
species reactivity
human
packaging
vial of 0.1 mL concentrate (308M-14)
vial of 0.5 mL concentrate (308M-15)
bottle of 1.0 mL predilute (308M-17)
vial of 1.0 mL concentrate (308M-16)
bottle of 7.0 mL predilute (308M-18)
manufacturer/tradename
Cell Marque™
technique(s)
immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections): 1:25-1:100
isotype
IgG1κ
control
tonsil
shipped in
wet ice
storage temp.
2-8°C
visualization
nuclear
Gene Information
human ... POU2F2(5452)
General description
Octamer-binding transcription factor-2 (Oct-2) is a transcription factor of the POU homeo-domain family. It binds to Ig gene octamer sites and plays a crucial role in B-cell development and differentiation, as well as in B-cell identity. Oct-2 is expressed in a subset of normal B-lymphocytes and is expressed in various B-cell lymphomas as well as nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, while it is typically not expressed in the Reed–Sternberg and Hodgkin (RS/H) cells of classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
Oct-2 is a transcription factor of the POU homeo-domain family that binds to the Ig gene octamer sites, regulating B-cell-specific genes. These are involved in proliferation and differentiation and despite the scarce evidence for Oct-2 expression in T cells, it has been shown that this factor participates in transcriptional regulation during T-cell activation. Oct-2 activity is dependent on phosphorylation and alternatitive splicing, although it seems that the level of its expression can be used as a marker of B-cell lineage and differentiation. The following show high levels of Oct-2 expression: germinal center B-cells, mantle B-cells, monocytoid B-cells, and plasma cells. Various lymphomas are also positive for this marker including the following: B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, plasmacytoma, Burkitt lymphoma, diffuse large cell lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, classic Hodgkin lymphoma.
Several studies of Oct-2 expression have shown a low level expression in pre-B, T-cell, myelomonocytic, and epithelial cell lines, whereas all mature B-cell lines display high levels of expression. Analysis of Oct-2 expression in primary Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HLs) and cell lines derived from it showed that the tumor cells analyzed had high levels of expression and activity, suggesting a common B-cell origin for all types of HLs.
Associated products: bcl-6, CD20, CD79a, PAX-5, BOB.1
Oct-2 is a transcription factor of the POU homeo-domain family that binds to the Ig gene octamer sites, regulating B-cell-specific genes. These are involved in proliferation and differentiation and despite the scarce evidence for Oct-2 expression in T cells, it has been shown that this factor participates in transcriptional regulation during T-cell activation. Oct-2 activity is dependent on phosphorylation and alternatitive splicing, although it seems that the level of its expression can be used as a marker of B-cell lineage and differentiation. The following show high levels of Oct-2 expression: germinal center B-cells, mantle B-cells, monocytoid B-cells, and plasma cells. Various lymphomas are also positive for this marker including the following: B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, plasmacytoma, Burkitt lymphoma, diffuse large cell lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, classic Hodgkin lymphoma.
Several studies of Oct-2 expression have shown a low level expression in pre-B, T-cell, myelomonocytic, and epithelial cell lines, whereas all mature B-cell lines display high levels of expression. Analysis of Oct-2 expression in primary Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HLs) and cell lines derived from it showed that the tumor cells analyzed had high levels of expression and activity, suggesting a common B-cell origin for all types of HLs.
Associated products: bcl-6, CD20, CD79a, PAX-5, BOB.1
Quality
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Linkage
Oct-2 Positive Control Slides, Product No. 308S, are available for immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections).
Physical form
Solution in Tris Buffer, pH 7.3-7.7, with 1% BSA and <0.1% Sodium Azide
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Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Christian Hallermann et al.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 56(4), 588-597 (2007-02-10)
There is a growing body of literature that has enhanced our understanding of the biology of primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PCDLBCL) including in the context of gene profiling studies. Recent studies have demonstrated an activated proliferation profile associated
Mónica García-Cosío et al.
Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc, 17(12), 1531-1538 (2004-07-17)
Hodgkin's lymphoma can be considered in most cases a B-cell lymphoma due to the presence of potentially functional immunoglobulin (Ig) gene rearrangements in the neoplastic cells. In contrast to lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin/Reed-Sternberg (HRS) cells from classical Hodgkin's lymphoma have
Patrick Browne et al.
American journal of clinical pathology, 120(5), 767-777 (2003-11-12)
Even with routine immunohistochemical evaluation, distinguishing classic Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) or anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) can be difficult. In these cases, the transcription factors (B cell-specific activator protein [BSAP], octamer-binding transcription factor 2
Sarah E Gibson et al.
American journal of clinical pathology, 126(6), 916-924 (2006-11-01)
The aberrant expression of the B-cell transcription factor PAX5 has been described in a subset of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with t(8;21)(q22;q22) in association with B-cell antigen expression. However, the expression of other B cell-associated transcription factors, particularly OCT-2 and
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