Anti-TBX1

This gene is a member of a phylogenetically conserved family of genes that share a common DNA-binding domain, the T-box. T-box genes encode transcription factors involved in the regulation of developmental processes. This gene product shares 98% amino acid sequence identity with the mouse ortholog. DiGeorge syndrome (DGS)/velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS), a common congenital disorder characterized by neural-crest-related developmental defects, has been associated with deletions of chromosome 22q11.2, where this gene has been mapped. Studies using mouse models of DiGeorge syndrome suggest a major role for this gene in the molecular etiology of DGS/VCFS. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008], Protein function: Transcription factor that plays a key role in cardiovascular development by promoting pharyngeal arch segmentation during embryonic development. Also involved in craniofacial muscle development. Together with NKX2-5, acts as a regulator of asymmetric cardiac morphogenesis by promoting expression of PITX2. Acts upstream of TBX1 for the formation of the thymus and parathyroid glands from the third pharyngeal pouch. Required for hair follicle stem cell self-renewal. Binds to the palindromic T site 5'-TTCACACCTAGGTGTGAA-3' DNA sequence (PubMed:11111039, PubMed:22095455). [The UniProt Consortium] Recommended dilutions: Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. Immunohistochemistry: 1/100 - 1/300. Immunofluorescence: 1/200 - 1/1000. ELISA: 1/20000. Not yet tested in other applications.. Cellular localization: Nucleus .