Description
Involved in stable X chromosome inactivation. Inhibits the binding of transcription factors and interferes with the activity of remodeling SWI/SNF complexes. Inhibits histone acetylation by EP300 and recruits class I HDACs, which induces an hypoacetylated state of chromatin.

Specification
Aliases	H2A.y; H2A/y; mH2A1; H2AF12M; MACROH2A1.1; macroH2A1.2
Entrez GeneID	9555
Swissprot	O75367
WB Predicted band size	Calculated MW: 40 kDa; Observed MW: 40 kDa
Host/Isotype	Rabbit IgG
Antibody Type	Primary antibody
Storage	Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Species Reactivity	Human,Mouse,Rat
Immunogen	A synthesized peptide derived from human macroH2A.1
Formulation	Purified antibody in PBS with 0.05% sodium azide.

Application
WB	1/500-1/1000
IHC	1/50-1/100
IF/ICC	1/50-1/200