In mammals, X-chromosome inactivation is required to ensure equivalent levels of gene expression from the sex chromosomes. X chromosome inactivation in mammals requires the X inactivation center (XIC) and the Xist (X inactive specific transcript) gene product, which is exclusively expressed from the inactive chromosome. CHIC1 (cysteine-rich hydrophobic domain 1), also known as BRX (brain X-linked protein), is a 224 amino acid protein that is encoded by a gene which localizes to the XIC candidate region of the X chromosome. Localizing to the cell membrane and to cytoplasmic vesicles, CHIC1 is palmitoylated and preferentially expressed in brain. In mice, CHIC1 is normally X-inactivated. Due to the chromosomal location of the CHIC1 gene, it is believed that CHIC1 may play a role in certain X-linked mental retardation syndromes.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPELISA
recommended for detection of CHIC1 of mouse, rat, human, canine and zebrafish origin by WB, IP and ELISA