Recombinant Human Max dimerization protein 4 (MXD4)

Uniprot Id

Q14582

Target Species

Human

Target Name

MXD4

Target Full Name

Max dimerization protein 4

Target Function

Transcriptional repressor. Binds with MAX to form a sequence-specific DNA-binding protein complex which recognizes the core sequence 5'-CAC[GA]TG-3'. Antagonizes MYC transcriptional activity by competing for MAX and suppresses MYC dependent cell transformation.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus.

Target Synonyms

bHLHc12; Class C basic helix loop helix protein 12; Class C basic helix-loop-helix protein 12; MAD 4; MAD4; Mad4 homolog; MAD4_HUMAN; Max associated protein 4; MAX dimerization protein 4; Max dimerizer 4; Max interacting transcriptional repressor MAD4; Max-associated protein 4; Max-interacting transcriptional repressor MAD4; MST 149; MST149; MSTP 149; MSTP149; MXD 4; MXD4

Target Background

This gene is a member of the MAD gene family . The MAD genes encode basic helix-loop-helix-leucine zipper proteins that heterodimerize with MAX protein, forming a transcriptional repression complex. The MAD proteins compete for MAX binding with MYC, which heterodimerizes with MAX forming a transcriptional activation complex. Studies in rodents suggest that the MAD genes are tumor suppressors and contribute to the regulation of cell growth in differentiating tissues.