Anti-HMT antibody

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

HMT also known as HMT-H8 or Histone Methyltransferase 8 is an enzyme involved in the transfer of methyl groups to histone proteins an essential step in chromatin modification. It has a molecular mass of approximately 55 kDa. HMT expresses in various tissues with a notable presence in the liver brain and heart tissues. The enzyme's distribution suggests a widespread role in regulating gene expression across different biological systems.

Biological function summary

HMT functions within the context of chromatin remodeling influencing how tightly DNA coiled around histones is therefore impacting gene accessibility. HMT often partners with other proteins to form complexes that precisely regulate methylation status in active transcription sites. By adding methyl groups HMT plays a role in activating or repressing genes affecting a broad range of cellular processes.

Pathways

The enzyme HMT takes part in significant epigenetic pathways such as the histone modification pathway and the gene silencing pathway. It actively interacts with proteins like HDACs (histone deacetylases) within these pathways affecting deacetylation and methylation in chromatin dynamics. HMT's activity often intersects with proteins like DNMTs (DNA methyltransferases) which collaborate to maintain cellular identity through stable gene expression patterns.

Associated diseases and disorders

Abnormal changes in HMT's activity have been linked to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Elevated HMT activity often correlates with certain cancer types where increased methylation leads to the silencing of tumor suppressor genes. In neurodegenerative contexts HMT dysfunction can affect neuronal gene expression contributing to conditions like Huntington's disease. Proteins like p53 and HDAC are often implicated in these disorders alongside HMT as their interactions shift cellular behavior in disease states.