Recombinant Human Transcription factor SOX-7 (SOX7)

Uniprot Id

Q9BT81

Target Species

Human

Target Name

SOX7

Target Full Name

Transcription factor SOX-7

Target Function

Binds to and activates the CDH5 promoter, hence plays a role in the transcriptional regulation of genes expressed in the hemogenic endothelium and blocks further differentiation into blood precursors. May be required for the survival of both hematopoietic and endothelial precursors during specification. Competes with GATA4 for binding and activation of the FGF3 promoter. Represses Wnt/beta-catenin-stimulated transcription, probably by targeting CTNNB1 to proteasomal degradation. Binds the DNA sequence 5'-AACAAT-3'.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus. Cytoplasm.

Target Tissue Specificity

Widely expressed in adult and fetal tissues. Present both in mesenchymal and epithelial cells in some adult tissues, including colon. Tends to be down-regulated in prostate adenocarcinomas and colorectal tumors due to promoter hypermethylation.

Target Synonyms

MGC10895; SOX 7; SOX 7 transcription factor; sox7; SOX7 transcription factor; SOX7_HUMAN; SRY (sex determining region Y) box 7; SRY box 7; SRY sex determining region Y box 7; Transcription factor SOX 7; Transcription factor Sox-7; Transcription factor SOX7

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the SOX (SRY-related HMG-box) family of transcription factors involved in the regulation of embryonic development and in the determination of the cell fate. The encoded protein may act as a transcriptional regulator after forming a protein complex with other proteins. The protein may play a role in tumorigenesis. A similar protein in mice is involved in the regulation of the wingless-type MMTV integration site family (Wnt) pathway.