Anti-PU.1 (SPI-1) (B-Cell Marker) Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: PU1/2146)

PU.1 is a member of the ETS family of transcription factors and is important for normal B-cell development. It is expressed in the myeloid lineage and in immature as well as mature B-lymphocytes, with the exception of plasma cells. PU.1 is expressed in germinal center B-cells and mantle B-cells. Various lymphomas are also positive for this marker. It is essential during early B-cell differentiation. The absence of PU.1 results in total block of B-cell development at the pre-pro stage. PU.1 plays a key role in normal myeloid differentiation, and regulates the expression of immunoglobulin and other genes that are important for B-cell development. Protein function: Binds to the PU-box, a purine-rich DNA sequence (5'-GAGGAA- 3') that can act as a lymphoid-specific enhancer. This protein is a transcriptional activator that may be specifically involved in the differentiation or activation of macrophages or B-cells. Also binds RNA and may modulate pre-mRNA splicing. [The UniProt Consortium]