This gene encodes a member of the RIEG/PITX homeobox
family, which is in the bicoid class of homeodomain proteins. The
encoded protein acts as a transcription factor and regulates
procollagen lysyl hydroxylase gene expression. This protein plays a
role in the terminal differentiation of somatotroph and lactotroph
cell phenotypes, is involved in the development of the eye, tooth
and abdominal organs, and acts as a transcriptional regulator
involved in basal and hormone-regulated activity of prolactin.
Mutations in this gene are associated with Axenfeld-Rieger
syndrome, iridogoniodysgenesis syndrome, and sporadic cases of
Peters anomaly. A similar protein in other vertebrates is involved
in the determination of left-right asymmetry during development.
Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct
isoforms have been described.1) Bailey, S.D., et al. Diabetes Care 33(10):2250-2253(2010)
Immunogen
This PITX2 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 42-71 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human PITX2.
Western blot analysis in CEM cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.