Invitrogen™ GATA6 Monoclonal Antibody (6H8)

Description

Purity is > 95% by SDS-PAGE.

The GATA6 gene encodes a member of the GATA family of zinc-finger transcription factors, which are critical in regulating gene expression during development. GATA6 plays a crucial role in the differentiation and development of multiple tissues, including the heart and gastrointestinal tract, by interacting with other transcriptional regulators through its zinc-finger domains. This gene influences signaling pathways that drive epithelial-to-mesenchymal transitions (EMTs) and immune surveillance, which are essential processes in maintaining tissue homeostasis and countering tumor progression. In the respiratory tract, GATA6 is essential for the differentiation of lung epithelial cells, impacting the expression of WNT7B and surfactant proteins, vital for proper lung function. Furthermore, studies suggest that GATA6 contributes to an immune-enriched phenotype linked to favorable prognostic outcomes in certain cancers, indicating its potential role in mitigating metastatic propensity by enhancing immune response and surveillance against tumorous cells.