Recombinant Human MyoD1 protein
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Recombinant Human MyoD1 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 2 to 320 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE.
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BHLHC1, MYF3, MYOD, MYOD1, Myoblast determination protein 1, Class C basic helix-loop-helix protein 1, Myogenic factor 3, bHLHc1, Myf-3
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Biological function summary
MyoD1 plays an important role in muscle differentiation by activating muscle-specific genes. It belongs to the myogenic regulatory factor family and often operates within a protein complex alongside Myf5 and myogenin aiding in the conversion of mesodermal stem cells into muscle cells. These partnerships enhance its ability to initiate the muscle-specific gene expression that drives myogenesis. MyoD1 acts like a molecular switch shifting cells into the pathway leading to muscle formation.
Pathways
MyoD1 is an integral component of myogenesis and muscle regeneration pathways. MyoD1 interacts with key pathway components such as Myf5 and MRF4 which reinforce MyoD1 activity in muscle tissue lineage determination and cell cycle arrest during differentiation. The activity of MyoD1 in these pathways highlights its role in skeletal muscle growth. MyoD1 also demonstrates functional redundancy with Myogenin as both share overlapping roles in these critical pathways.
Specifications
Form
Liquid
Additional notes
ab134857 was expressed in E.coli, refolded, chromatographically purified and sterile filtered.
General info
Function
Acts as a transcriptional activator that promotes transcription of muscle-specific target genes and plays a role in muscle differentiation. Together with MYF5 and MYOG, co-occupies muscle-specific gene promoter core region during myogenesis. Induces fibroblasts to differentiate into myoblasts. Interacts with and is inhibited by the twist protein. This interaction probably involves the basic domains of both proteins (By similarity).
Post-translational modifications
Phosphorylated by CDK9. This phosphorylation promotes its function in muscle differentiation.. Acetylated by a complex containing EP300 and PCAF. The acetylation is essential to activate target genes. Conversely, its deacetylation by SIRT1 inhibits its function (By similarity).. Ubiquitinated on the N-terminus; which is required for proteasomal degradation.. Methylation at Lys-104 by EHMT2/G9a inhibits myogenic activity.
Subcellular localisation
Nucleus
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Publications (1)
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ACS nano 9:6909-17 PubMed26108385
2015
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