Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal OTP antibody - conjugated to APC.
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98% PBS, 1% BSA
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Probably involved in the differentiation of hypothalamic neuroendocrine cells.
Homeobox protein orthopedia, OTP
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal OTP antibody - conjugated to APC.
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98% PBS, 1% BSA
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This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
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OTP also known as orthopedia homeobox is a transcription factor involved in the development and differentiation of neuroendocrine cells. It belongs to the homeobox family of proteins which are characterized by a specific DNA-binding domain. OTP typically weighs around 35 kDa. This protein is mainly expressed in the central nervous system and neuroendocrine tissues particularly within the hypothalamus.
OTP plays an important role in the regulation of gene expression during the development of specific neuronal cell types. It is not part of a larger complex but interacts with various other transcription factors to influence cell fate decisions. OTP's regulatory actions are essential during embryonic development where it directs the differentiation and specialization of neurons.
OTP is significant in the development pathways of the nervous system. It participates in neurogenesis particularly influencing the hypothalamic lineage. OTP interacts with proteins such as Nkx2.1 and Sim1 which are also transcription factors that guide the specification of neuroendocrine neurons. These interactions highlight OTP’s involvement in complex genetic regulatory networks essential for proper nervous system function.
OTP shows relevance to certain neurodevelopmental disorders and tumors. Abnormal OTP expression links to the development of medullary thyroid carcinoma a type of cancer affecting thyroid gland cells. Furthermore OTP's expression patterns can aid in distinguishing certain tumor types in neuropathology. Researchers study its interaction with proteins like RET which is also implicated in thyroid cancer to better understand and treat these diseases.
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