Anti-NeuroD1 antibody

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

NeuroD1 also referred to as Neurogenic Differentiation 1 is a basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor with a molecular mass of approximately 40 kDa. This protein is expressed mainly in the central nervous system as well as in the pancreas. NeuroD1 plays a role in activating transcription by binding to DNA sequences in specific target genes. This process involves dimerization with E proteins facilitating its function as a transcriptional activator.

Biological function summary

NeuroD1 influences neural development and differentiation. It is vital in converting undifferentiated neural precursors into mature neurons ensuring proper brain formation. NeuroD1 forms part of a transcriptional complex with other neural transcription factors which coordinates the expression of genes needed for neuron specification. Apart from neurogenesis it regulates insulin gene expression in pancreatic beta cells linking neural functions to endocrine regulation.

Pathways

NeuroD1 functions in the neurogenesis pathway and interacts closely with the Notch signaling pathway. It plays a role by influencing the expression of genes essential for neuronal lineage commitment. In the insulin signaling pathway NeuroD1 cooperates with other transcription factors like Pdx1 and MafA managing the expression of insulin and other important beta-cell genes. Interactions with proteins like E47 increase its regulatory effects on these pathways.

Associated diseases and disorders

Defects in NeuroD1 function connect to conditions such as diabetes mellitus and medulloblastoma. In diabetes mellitus NeuroD1 mutations can disturb insulin gene regulation impacting glucose metabolism severely. The connection with Pdx1 further magnifies its involvement in pancreatic beta-cell function. In medulloblastoma aberrant expression or mutations in NeuroD1 affect neuronal differentiation leading to tumor development. NeuroD1 influences cellular pathways interacting with proteins such as Sox9 which contributes to oncogenic processes in neural tissues.