Abcam, ab152840, Recombinant Human FXR1 protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human FXR1 protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 121 to 220 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P51114,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The FXR1 protein also known as Fragile X Mental Retardation Syndrome-related Protein 1 weighs approximately 80 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including the brain heart and the skeletal muscles. It belongs to the family of RNA-binding proteins that also includes FMR1 and FXR2. Mechanically FXR1 interacts with mRNA participating in the regulation of its stability and translation. This regulation allows cells to control protein synthesis important for many cellular processes.
Biological function summary
FXR1 is involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression important for normal cell function and development. It forms a complex with FMRP playing an important role in the transport and translation of specific subsets of mRNAs in neurons. This interaction suggests it contributes significantly to the synaptic plasticity mechanisms influencing learning and memory. Moreover FXR1 also seems to have functions in cell proliferation and muscle differentiation.
Pathways
FXR1 participates in key regulatory pathways of protein synthesis and neuronal communication. It is significant in the mTOR signaling pathway where it potentially interacts with other proteins like FXR2 and FMR1 to modulate translational control. FXR1's involvement in this pathway suggests a role in cellular growth and neuron-specific processes affecting how cells respond to various growth signals by altering protein synthesis rates.
FXR1 links to psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Gene dysregulation in FXR1 may disrupt normal synaptic functioning contributing to the pathophysiology of these conditions. In muscular dystrophies altered FXR1 expression has been reported associating it with muscle tissue protein dynamics along with FMR1 influencing muscle regeneration and repair mechanisms. These associations highlight FXR1’s potential as a therapeutic target in neurodevelopmental and muscle-related diseases.