Rabbit anti-Human OLIG2 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q13516

Target Species

Human

Target Name

OLIG2

Target Full Name

Oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2

Target Function

Required for oligodendrocyte and motor neuron specification in the spinal cord, as well as for the development of somatic motor neurons in the hindbrain. Functions together with ZNF488 to promote oligodendrocyte differentiation. Cooperates with OLIG1 to establish the pMN domain of the embryonic neural tube. Antagonist of V2 interneuron and of NKX2-2-induced V3 interneuron development.

Target Involvement

A chromosomal aberration involving OLIG2 may be a cause of a form of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). Translocation t(14;21)(q11.2;q22) with TCRA.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus. Cytoplasm.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in the brain, in oligodendrocytes. Strongly expressed in oligodendrogliomas, while expression is weak to moderate in astrocytomas. Expression in glioblastomas highly variable.

Target Research Area

Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling

Target Synonyms

Basic domain helix loop helix protein class B 1; Basic helix loop helix protein class B 1; BHLHB; bHLHB1; bHLHe19; Class B basic helix loop helix protein 1; Class B basic helix-loop-helix protein 1; class E basic helix loop helix protein 19; Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 19; Human protein kinase C binding protein RACK17; Olig2; OLIG2_HUMAN; Oligo2; Oligodendrocyte lineage transcription factor 2; Oligodendrocyte specific bHLH transcription factor 2; Oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2; OTTHUMP00000067569; OTTHUMP00000067570; PRKCBP2; Protein kinase C binding protein 2; Protein kinase C binding protein RACK17; Protein kinase C-binding protein 2; Protein kinase C-binding protein RACK17; RACK17

Target Background

This gene encodes a basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor which is expressed in oligodendroglial tumors of the brain. The protein is an essential regulator of ventral neuroectodermal progenitor cell fate. The gene is involved in a chromosomal translocation t(14;21)(q11.2;q22) associated with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Its chromosomal location is within a region of chromosome 21 which has been suggested to play a role in learning deficits associated with Down syndrome.