Molecular weight (DA)
40kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from the N-terminal region of human HoxA5.
Specificity
HoxA5 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of HoxA5 protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. ELISA: 1/40000. Not yet tested in other applications.
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
In vertebrates, the genes encoding the class of transcription factors called homeobox genes are found in clusters named A, B, C, and D on four separate chromosomes. Expression of these proteins is spatially and temporally regulated during embryonic development. This gene is part of the A cluster on chromosome 7 and encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor which may regulate gene expression, morphogenesis, and differentiation. Methylation of this gene may result in the loss of its expression and, since the encoded protein upregulates the tumor suppressor p53, this protein may play an important role in tumorigenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
developmental stage:Expressed during embryogenesis and in adult kidney.,function:Sequence-specific transcription factor which is part of a developmental regulatory system that provides cells with specific positional identities on the anterior-posterior axis. Also binds to its own promoter. Binds specifically to the motif 5'-CYYNATTA[TG]Y-3'.,similarity:Belongs to the Antp homeobox family.,similarity:Contains 1 homeobox DNA-binding domain.,
Protein name
Homeobox protein Hox-A5
Other name
HOXA5; HOX1C; Homeobox protein Hox-A5; Homeobox protein Hox-1C
Human protein sequence Database
P20719
Mouse protein sequence database
P09021
Rat protein sequence database
P52949
Cellular localization
Nucleus.