STAT5a overexpression 293T lysate (whole cell)

Supplementary information

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STAT5a also known as Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 5A acts as a transcription factor in the cell. STAT5a weighs approximately 90 kDa and expresses in various tissues including the liver muscle and hematopoietic cells. It plays a central role in mediating cellular responses to cytokines and growth factors particularly those in the interleukin-2 (IL-2) family and growth hormone (GH).

Biological function summary

Many systems use STAT5a to regulate cell proliferation differentiation and survival. It often forms a complex with other proteins like STAT5b which is a closely related counterpart and both contribute to similar cellular processes. STAT5a can dimerize upon activation allowing it to move to the cell nucleus to influence gene expression directly.

Pathways

Researchers place STAT5a prominently in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway. This pathway is essential for transmitting information received from extracellular chemical signals to the cell nucleus resulting in the activation of genes controlling cellular functions. STAT5a works together with Janus kinases (JAKs) to mediate various biological responses including hormone signaling and immune function. It also interacts with proteins like IL-2 receptor subunits which are involved in many cytokine-driven processes.

Disturbances in STAT5a activity link specifically with conditions like leukemia and breast cancer. Overactivation or mutation can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and survival contributing to these diseases. In leukemia STAT5a frequently partners with other proteins like BCR-ABL which is known for its role in chronic myeloid leukemia influencing oncogenic pathways. In breast cancer alterations in STAT5a signaling may interact with estrogen and progesterone receptors affecting tumor progression and response to therapies.