Anti-TLX2 Antibody

The Hox proteins play a role in patterns of embryonic development and cellular differentiation by regulating downstream target genes. TLX2, also known as homeobox11-like 1 (HOX11L1), is a DNA-binding nuclear transcription factor that appears to be crucial for the development of the peripheral nervous system. TLX2 is a downstream target of regulation by both PHOX2A and PHOX2B proteins during intestinal neuronal differentiation. In humans, loss-of-function of TLX2 may play a role in tumorigenesis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

TLX2 antibody was raised against an 18 amino acid peptide near the amino terminus of human TLX2. The immunogen is located within amino acids 20 - 70 of TLX2.

Transcription activator that binds DNA elements with the consensus sequence 5'-CGGTAATTGG-3'. Binds DNA via its homeobox. Required for normal cell death of enteric neurons in the gastrointestinal tract. Required for normal development of the enteric nervous system, and for proper development of normal motility of the gastrointestinal tract (By similarity) . .