Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-FOXF1 antibody [EPR7971]

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

FOXF1 also known as Forkhead Box F1 is a transcription factor with a molecular mass of approximately 47 kDa. This protein belongs to the forkhead family which is characterized by a distinct forkhead DNA-binding domain. FOXF1 is expressed mainly in the mesenchyme of developing organs such as the lung and gut where it plays an essential role in organogenesis and development.

Biological function summary

FOXF1 regulates gene expression involved in cellular differentiation and embryonic development. It acts as a transcriptional activator binding specific DNA sequences to initiate transcription. FOXF1 does not function in isolation; it forms part of transcriptional complexes by interacting with other regulatory proteins enhancing its role as a transcription factor in specific tissue types. Through these interactions FOXF1 influences the development of organs and tissues.

Pathways

FOXF1 actively participates in the Wnt and Hedgehog signaling pathways both critical for embryonic development and cellular proliferation. In the Wnt pathway FOXF1 interacts with β-catenin a central protein in the pathway to regulate target gene expression that controls cell differentiation and proliferation. In the Hedgehog pathway FOXF1 modulates gene expression alongside transcription factors such as GLI proteins controlling various developmental processes.

Associated diseases and disorders

FOXF1 mutations or dysregulation have strong associations with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and alveolar capillary dysplasia both of which are severe developmental conditions. FOXF1 dysregulation disrupts normal lung and diaphragm development linking it to these disorders. Additionally the Hedgehog pathway where FOXF1 plays a role involves GLI proteins tying FOXF1 indirectly to certain developmental syndromes when mutations are present.