Anti-TCF3 / E2A antibody [HL1954]

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

The TCF3 protein also commonly known as E2A functions mechanistically as a transcription factor involved in the regulation of gene expression. It plays an important role in the initiation of transcription by binding to E-box sequences on DNA impacting the transcription of various target genes. The E2A protein has a molecular mass of approximately 68 kDa. You can find E2A expression in multiple tissues particularly within the lymphoid tissues where it is critical for lymphocyte development and function.

Biological function summary

TCF3/E2A is essential for proper cellular development and differentiation. It functions as part of a larger transcription complex and partners often with other transcription factors like HEB or E47. These interactions allow E2A to regulate diverse biological processes including B cell lineage commitment and neuronal development. The ability to influence these processes highlights E2A’s role in managing cellular fate and developmental outcomes.

Pathways

E2A participates actively in the Notch signaling and B-cell receptor signaling pathways. In the context of Notch signaling E2A interacts with proteins like NOTCH1 and RBPJ to influence cell lineage decisions. Meanwhile in the B-cell receptor signaling pathway E2A works closely with proteins such as PAX5 and EBF1 playing a part in B-lymphocyte proliferation and maturation. These pathways underline E2A's significant role in immune cell regulation and function.

Associated diseases and disorders

E2A's activity holds importance in the context of lymphoblastic leukemia and neurodevelopmental disorders. Chromosomal translocations involving E2A such as the t(1;19) translocation associate with the development of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. These genetic changes can result in aberrant fusion proteins that disturb normal transcriptional regulation. E2A’s link to neurodevelopmental disorders emerges when its regulation becomes disrupted often involving proteins like NEUROD1 which partners with E2A in neural differentiation. This connection emphasizes E2A’s role in maintaining normal cellular and tissue functions.