Description
Key facts
Cell type:A549,
Species or organism:Human,
Tissue:Lung,
Form:LiquidSee storage information,
Knockout validation:Next Generation Sequencing,Western blot,
Disease:Carcinoma
Product details:
Although we aim to provide customers with a homozygous clone, feasibility will be dependent on the biology of the protein. Should only heterozygous edits be achieved, you will be notified of the outcome and be asked to confirm whether the cell line is acceptable. All clones will be accompanied with DNA sequencing data, and the mutation description.
We will provide viable cells that proliferate on revival.
This product is subject to limited use licenses from The Broad Institute and ERS Genomics Limited, and is developed with patented technology. For full details of the limited use licenses and relevant patents please refer to our
limited use license
patent pages
Properties and Storage Information:
Gene name-FOXP1, Gene editing type-Knockout, Gene editing method-CRISPR technology, Knockout validation-Next Generation Sequencing, Western blot, Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--196°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--196°C
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
FOXP1 also known as forkhead box P1 is a transcription factor that belongs to the forkhead box (FOX) family. This protein weighs approximately 75-80 kDa and is expressed in a variety of tissues including the brain heart and lung. It plays a role in regulating gene expression acting as a transcriptional repressor or activator depending on the context. FOXP1 modulates several developmental processes through its interaction with DNA influencing cellular differentiation and proliferation. Its activity is vital in embryonic development and in maintaining the function of certain adult tissues.
Biological function summary
This transcription factor functions in the regulation of gene expression associated with neurodevelopment cardiac growth and immune responses. FOXP1 often forms a complex with other transcription factors such as FOXP2 and FOXP4 which enhances its regulatory roles. These interactions allow it to control various genetic programs that are important in the maturation and specification of different cell types. Moreover FOXP1 contributes to the modulation of B-cell development and function highlighting its importance in immune system regulation.
Pathways
FOXP1 takes part in several key signaling pathways including the Wnt signaling pathway and the TGF-beta pathway. The Wnt signaling pathway relates FOXP1 to β-catenin influencing the expression of genes involved in cell proliferation and differentiation. In the TGF-beta pathway its interactions with SMAD proteins underline its function in cellular processes such as apoptosis and epithelial–mesenchymal transition. These pathways emphasize FOXP1's contribution to controlling cell growth and development across different biological contexts.
Disruptions in the function of this transcription factor have been linked to conditions like intellectual disability and certain types of cancer including lymphoma. The relationship between FOXP1 and proteins such as BCL2 in lymphoma highlights its role in tumorigenesis and progression. Additionally mutations affecting FOXP1 can disturb its interaction with other forkhead family proteins leading to neurodevelopmental disorders that impact cognitive abilities and behavior. Understanding these connections provides insights into how FOXP1's altered activity can contribute to disease pathology.
