Recombinant Human n-Myc/MYCN protein (His tag)

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

N-Myc/MYCN functions in gene regulation by binding to E-box sequences in DNA facilitating transcription of genes essential for cellular growth and metabolism. n-Myc often forms a heterodimer with the MAX protein which enhances its DNA-binding capacity and transcriptional activity. This activity influences processes like apoptosis cell differentiation and cell cycle progression. The ncm mouse model a genetically engineered mouse with MYCN overexpression demonstrates the effects of deregulated n-Myc expression.

Pathways

MYCN significantly impacts the p53 signaling pathway and the Wnt signaling pathway. In the p53 signaling pathway n-Myc interacts with p53 and MDM2 regulating cell cycle checkpoints and apoptosis. In the Wnt pathway MYCN interplays with molecules like β-catenin to influence cell division and differentiation. These interactions highlight the role of n-Myc in maintaining cellular homeostasis and response to external signals that affect growth and division.