Recombinant Human HOPX/HOD protein (His tag N-Terminus)

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

HOPX plays a role in regulating cell differentiation and tissue homeostasis. It acts without forming part of a larger protein complex primarily serving as a transcriptional regulator. This protein modulates the expression of genes critical for cell differentiation particularly in muscle and cardiac tissues. HOPX negatively regulates cell proliferation by modifying the transcription machinery influencing how cells enter mature states. Its role in differentiation makes it significant in both embryonic development and maintaining the integrity of adult cells.

Pathways

HOPX is significantly involved in the Wnt signaling pathway an important pathway in regulating cell fate across developmental stages. It modulates this pathway by interacting with proteins like β-catenin ensuring proper differentiation of various cell types. Another relevant pathway that includes HOPX is the BMP signaling pathway. Through this pathway HOPX contributes to osteogenesis and chondrogenesis working alongside proteins like SMADs which are effectors in the BMP pathway.