{"product_id":"abcam-ab114175","title":"Abcam, ab114175, Recombinant Human PDX1 protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 10µg\u003cbr\u003e\nRecombinant Human PDX1 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 283 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nExpression system:Wheat germ,\u003cbr\u003e\nTags:GST tag N-Terminus,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:ELISA, SDS-PAGE, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiologically active:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nAccession:P52945,\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimal free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.3% Glutathione\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nPancreatic duodenal homeobox 1 (PDX1) also known as insulin promoter factor 1 (IPF1) is an important transcription factor with a molecular weight of approximately 31 kDa. PDX1 plays an essential role in the development and function of the pancreas. This protein is mainly expressed in the pancreatic beta cells where it regulates gene expression linked to insulin production. Its expression also extends to the duodenum where it influences other developmental processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nPDX1 plays a critical role in pancreatic development beta-cell differentiation and insulin gene transcription. It functions as part of a protein complex that controls key aspects of beta-cell identity and function. The interactions within this complex allow PDX1 to effectively modulate pancreatic gene expression and maintain glucose homeostasis.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nPDX1 is deeply involved in the insulin secretion pathway and the regulation of glucose metabolism. It interacts with other transcription factors such as MAFA and NEUROD1 to carry out its role in these pathways. The presence of PDX1 in these pathways ensures the proper regulation of genes essential for insulin production and release connecting it to various metabolic processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPDX1 associates mainly with diabetes mellitus and pancreatic agenesis. Mutations or functional impairments in PDX1 affect insulin production leading to diabetes. Furthermore in pancreatic agenesis where the pancreas fails to develop PDX1 malfunctions are often implicated. PDX1 interactions with proteins like MAFA and NEUROD1 during this process are critical; alterations in these relationships can exacerbate disease states linking PDX1 to both genetic and acquired forms of pancreatic dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843895513257,"sku":"ab114175","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab114175","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}