Sox genes comprise a family of genes that are related to the mammalian sex determining gene SRY. These genes similarly contain sequences that encode for the HMG-box domain, which is responsible for the sequence-specific DNA-binding activity. Sox genes encode putative transcriptional regulators implicated in the decision of cell fates during development and the control of diverse developmental processes. The highly complex group of Sox genes cluster at least 40 different loci that rapidly diverged in various animal lineages. At present, 30 Sox genes have been identified. Members of this family have been shown to be conserved during evolution and to play key roles during animal development. Some are involved in human diseases, including sex reversal.
Function:
SOX21 is a transcription factor whose presence is key for the generation of neurons from precursor cells. The decision of neural cells to remain as progenitors or commit to neuronal differentiation seems to depend on the intrinsic balance of Sox21 and Sox1-3 activity
Subcellular Location:
Nuclear
Similarity:
Contains 1 HMG box DNA-binding domain.
SWISS:
Q9Y651
Gene ID:
11166
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 11166 Human
Entrez Gene: 223227 Mouse
Omim: 604974 Human
SwissProt: Q9Y651 Human
SwissProt: Q811W0 Mouse
Unigene: 187577 Human
Unigene: 70950 Mouse
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Paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin embedded (Mouse skin); Antigen retrieval by boiling in sodium citrate buffer (pH6.0) for 15min; Block endogenous peroxidase by 3% hydrogen peroxide for 20 minutes; Blocking buffer (normal goat serum) at 37°C for 30min; Antibody incubation with (SOX21) Polyclonal Antibody, Unconjugated (SL11964R) at 1:400 overnight at 4°C, followed by operating according to SP Kit(Rabbit) (sp-0023) instructionsand DAB staining.
Paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin embedded (Mouse brain); Antigen retrieval by boiling in sodium citrate buffer (pH6.0) for 15min; Block endogenous peroxidase by 3% hydrogen peroxide for 20 minutes; Blocking buffer (normal goat serum) at 37°C for 30min; Antibody incubation with (SOX21) Polyclonal Antibody, Unconjugated (SL11964R) at 1:400 overnight at 4°C, followed by operating according to SP Kit(Rabbit) (sp-0023) instructionsand DAB staining.
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