MafA is a member of the Maf basic leucine-zipper containing transcription factor family. MafA is an islet-enriched protein that plays a role in beta cell-specific and glucose-responsive insulin gene transcription. MafA is expressed exclusively in cell populations that will become islet beta cells. Alternate names for MafA include v-maf musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog A, transcription factor MafA, pancreatic beta-cell-specific transcriptional activator, hMafA, and RIPE3b1.
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Some product information in the catalog may be abbreviated. Before ordering, we recommend that you review specifications of the product as published in the product insert available at our website or call and request a copy from your distributor. Product inserts on the website reflect, in general, the applications and conditions for use. Products should be used in accordance with the insert shipped with the product. Bethyl Laboratories reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notification. All products supplied by Bethyl Laboratories are warranted to meet our published specifications when used under normal conditions in your laboratory.
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Miscellaneous
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent in such section. You may not sell, assign, or otherwise transfer your account. Bethyl Laboratories may assign or transfer its rights with regard to your account and these Terms & Conditions. Bethyl Laboratories' failure to act with respect to any failure by you or others to comply with these Terms & Conditions does not waive Bethyl Laboratories' right to act with respect to subsequent or similar failures. These Terms & Conditions set forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and Bethyl Laboratories with respect to the subject matter hereof. This paragraph survives expiration or termination of these Terms & Conditions.
