FOXG1 Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody [PSH09-08]

Function

Forkhead box protein G1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FOXG1 gene. This gene belongs to the forkhead family of transcription factors that is characterized by a distinct forkhead domain. The complete function of this gene has not yet been determined; however, it has been shown to play a role in the development of the brain and telencephalon. Mutations of FOXG1 are the cause of FoxG1 syndrome. FoxG1 syndrome is characterized by microcephaly and brain malformations. It affects most aspects of development and can cause seizures. FOXG1 syndrome is classified as an autism spectrum disorder and was previously considered a variant of Rett syndrome.

Background References

1. Bredenkamp N, Seoighe C, Illing N (Feb 2007). "Comparative evolutionary analysis of the FoxG1 transcription factor from diverse vertebrates identifies conserved recognition sites for microRNA regulation". Dev Genes Evol. 217 (3): 227–33. doi:10.1007/s00427-006-0128-x. PMID 17260156. S2CID 20867411.

2. Ariani F, Hayek G, Rondinella D, Artuso R, Mencarelli MA, Spanhol-Rosseto A, Pollazzon M, Buoni S, Spiga O, Ricciardi S, Meloni I, Longo I, Mari F, Broccoli V, Zappella M, Renieri A (2008). "FOXG1 is responsible for the congenital variant of Rett syndrome". Am. J. Hum. Genet. 83 (1): 89–93. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2008.05.015. PMC 2443837. PMID 18571142.

Subcellular Location

Nucleus.

UNIPROT

SwissProt: Q60987 Mouse

Synonyms