Anti-Wilms tumor protein WT1 Antibody

Transcription factor that plays an important role in cellular development and cell survival (PubMed:7862533) . Recognizes and binds to the DNA sequence 5'-GCG (T/G) GGGCG-3' (PubMed:7862533, PubMed:17716689, PubMed:25258363) . Regulates the expression of numerous target genes, including EPO. Plays an essential role for development of the urogenital system. It has a tumor suppressor as well as an oncogenic role in tumor formation. Function may be isoform-specific: isoforms lacking the KTS motif may act as transcription factors (PubMed:15520190) . Isoforms containing the KTS motif may bind mRNA and play a role in mRNA metabolism or splicing (PubMed:16934801) . Isoform 1 has lower affinity for DNA, and can bind RNA (PubMed:19123921) .