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STAT6

STAT6 (STAT6)

STAT6 is a STAT transcription factor on the JAK-STAT signaling pathway axis. Validate with UniProt and literature. Indexed under "STAT transcription factors" for antibodies and assay guidance.

Research notes

  • Combine with module neighbors to test non-redundant roles of STAT6.
  • Pair phospho/phenotypic readouts with stimulation and inhibitor controls.
  • Validate antibody clone and compartment; include KD/KO controls.

On the pathway hub (sections)

Genetic lesions & expression context (quick reference)

Type / exampleDomain / context (brief)
Phospho-TyrSTAT phospho-Tyr and dimerization
Nuclear importNuclear import and DNA binding
CN / expressionTissue expression context

Naming and prevalence vary—annotate clinically with authoritative databases.

Assay readouts for STAT6

  • p-STAT6 (Tyr sites, isoform-dependent) and nuclear accumulation.
  • Fractionation or phospho-IF; total STAT controls.
  • SOCS3, IRF9, MX1 transcriptional readouts.
  • Acute vs chronic stimulation kinetics.

STAT6 experimental notes

Examples below reflect common literature and public resources (e.g., CCLE, DepMap)—validate genotypes, expression, and passage in your own stocks before committing assays.

[1] Cell lines commonly used for STAT6 studies (examples)

  • Tool lines: HeLa, HepG2, MCF-7, A549, Jurkat—screen by STAT6 expression (CCLE/DepMap).
  • Combine with neighbors (STAT1, STAT2, STAT3, STAT4) via KD/pharmacology.
  • Overexpression/rescue in HEK293T supports mechanism and IP.
  • Isogenic/CRISPR models separate dependency from bypass.

[2] Cell samples for STAT6 Western blot

  • Whole-cell lysates; phosphatase inhibitors for phospho blots.
  • Optimize stimulation time courses per ligand/stress.
  • Controls: KD/KO or inhibitors.
  • BCA normalization; subcellular fractionation when needed.

[3] Tissue samples for STAT6 Western blot

  • Matched tumor/adjacent frozen tissues.
  • Mouse models—mind species cross-reactivity.
  • Primary cells/PDCs when approved.
  • FFPE needs specialized extraction; frozen preferred for phospho.

[4] Cell samples for STAT6 immunoprecipitation

  • Tagged overexpression: HEK293T FLAG/HA-STAT6.
  • Endogenous IP: high-expression lines.
  • Stimulation enriches interactions.
  • Controls: isotype IgG, empty vector, KO.

Human tissues and primary cells require ethics/IRB approval; tumors are heterogeneous—record histotype, site, and preservation conditions.

Bypass & related pathways

Models & genetics note

Overexpression vs endogenous STAT6 can differ in dosage, splicing, and compartmentation.

Quick search presets

STAT6-related antibodies (keyword-biased)

Adds STAT6 keyword bias atop the JAK-STAT 信号通路 antibody pool—if sparse, use presets above or global search.

FAQ

This content supports research reagents and pathway education—not medical advice. Annotate mutations, drug indications, and protocols with authoritative databases, datasheets, and institutional oversight.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-18

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See the cellular jakStat hub for neighboring targets—cross-check PI3K, MAPK, and transmembrane transport pages as needed.