Recombinant Human Forkhead box protein J1 (FOXJ1)

Uniprot Id

Q92949

Target Species

Human

Target Name

FOXJ1

Target Full Name

Forkhead box protein J1

Target Function

Transcription factor specifically required for the formation of motile cilia. Acts by activating transcription of genes that mediate assembly of motile cilia, such as CFAP157. Binds the DNA consensus sequences 5'-HWDTGTTTGTTTA-3' or 5'-KTTTGTTGTTKTW-3' (where H is not G, W is A or T, D is not C, and K is G or T). Activates the transcription of a variety of ciliary proteins in the developing brain and lung.

Target Involvement

Allergic rhinitis (ALRH)

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus.

Target Protein Families

FOXJ1 family

Target Tissue Specificity

Testis, oviduct, lung and brain cortex.

Target Synonyms

FKHL13; Forkhead box J1; Forkhead box protein J1; Forkhead Homologue 4; Forkhead related protein FKHL13; Forkhead-related protein FKHL13; Fox J1; Foxj1; FOXJ1_HUMAN; Hepatocyte nuclear factor 3 forkhead homolog 4; HFH 4; HFH-4; HFH4; HNF 3/forkhead homolog 4; MGC35202

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the forkhead family of transcription factors. Similar genes in zebrafish and mouse have been shown to regulate the transcription of genes that control the production of motile cilia. The mouse ortholog also functions in the determination of left-right asymmetry. Polymorphisms in this gene are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and allergic rhinitis.