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Rabbit Anti-FAM126A/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
Hyccin is a 521 amino acid cytoplasmic protein that is widely expressed with highest levels found in heart, brain, placenta, spleen and testis. Belonging to the FAM126 family, hyccin may play a role in the ∫-catenin/Lef signaling pathway. Hyccin is likely involved in the process of myelination of the central and peripheral nervous system. Defects in the gene encoding hyccin are the cause of leukodystrophy hypomyelinating type 5 (HLD5), which is characterized by congenital cataract, progressive neurologic impairment and diffuse myelin deficiency. Individuals affected by HLD5 experience progressive pyramidal and cerebellar dysfunction along with muscle weakness in the lower limbs. Hyccin exists as two alternatively spliced isoforms and is encoded by a gene located on human chromosome 7.
Function:
May have a role in the beta-catenin/Lef signaling pathway. May have a role in the process of myelination of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Subcellular Location:
Cytoplasm. Membrane. According to PubMed:10910037, it is mainly cytoplasmic while according to PubMed:16951682, it is a membrane protein.
Tissue Specificity:
Widely expressed. Highest levels in heart, brain, placenta, spleen and testis.
DISEASE:
Defects in FAM126A are the cause of leukodystrophy hypomyelinating type 5 (HLD5) [MIM:610532]. This disorder is characterized by congenital cataract, progressive neurologic impairment, and diffuse myelin deficiency. Affected individuals experience progressive pyramidal and cerebellar dysfunction, muscle weakness and wasting prevailingly in the lower limbs. Mental deficiency ranges from mild to moderate.
Similarity:
Belongs to the FAM126 family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 84668 Human
Entrez Gene: 84652 Mouse
Omim: 610531 Human
SwissProt: Q9BYI3 Human
SwissProt: Q6P9N1 Mouse
Unigene: 85603 Human
Unigene: 304976 Mouse
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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