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AB131776

Recombinant Human RFX5 protein

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Recombinant Human RFX5 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 616 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.

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DNA-binding protein RFX5, Regulatory factor X 5, RFX5

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human RFX5 protein (AB131776)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human RFX5 protein (AB131776)

12.5% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab131776 stained with Coomassie Blue.

Key facts

Expression system

Wheat germ

Tags

GST tag N-Terminus

Applications

WB, ELISA, SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

P48382

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 8 Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-80°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-80°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

RFX5 also known as Regulatory Factor X 5 is a transcription factor characterized by a mass of approximately 74 kDa. It plays an essential role in the modulation and transcriptional regulation of genes. RFX5 is predominantly expressed in the nucleus of human cells where it binds to DNA and regulates gene expression. This protein is vital to the regulation of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II genes affecting how cells present antigens.
Biological function summary

RFX5 functions as part of the RFX complex an important element for the transcription of MHC class II genes. It interacts with other regulatory factor X proteins to form this complex enabling the activation of target gene transcription. RFX5 acts by binding to the X box motifs within the promoters of the MHC class II genes. Its presence is necessary to maintain the immune response capability by ensuring the expression of these genes which is a fundamental process in antigen presentation to immune cells.

Pathways

RFX5 integrates into the MHC class II antigen presentation pathway. It has a significant relationship with the CIITA transcriptional regulator with CIITA enhancing the activity of RFX5 during the assembly of the MHC class II transcriptional machinery. Another important pathway is the immune response pathway where RFX5 is important in coordinating the expression of genes that help the immune system recognize and respond to pathogens effectively.

Deficiencies or malfunctions in RFX5 have strong connections with Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome (BLS) type II marked by reduced expression of MHC class II molecules. In this context RFX5's interactions with CIITA are critical because improper function of either can lead to compromised immune responses. Studies also suggest an association between disrupted RFX5 activity and autoimmune diseases where improper antigen presentation can lead to the immune system attacking the body's own tissues.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

General info

Function

Activates transcription from class II MHC promoters. Recognizes X-boxes. Mediates cooperative binding between RFX and NF-Y. RFX binds the X1 box of MHC-II promoters.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the RFX family.

Post-translational modifications

Phosphorylated.

Subcellular localisation

Nucleus

Product protocols

Target data

Activates transcription from class II MHC promoters. Recognizes X-boxes. Mediates cooperative binding between RFX and NF-Y. RFX binds the X1 box of MHC-II promoters.
See full target information DNA-binding protein RFX5

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