HOPX, also known as homeodomain-only protein, acts via its interaction with SRF, thereby modulating the expression of SRF-dependent cardiac-specific genes and cardiac development. This protein prevents SRF-dependent transcription either by inhibiting SRF binding to DNA or by recruiting histone deacetylase (HDAC) proteins that prevent transcription by SRF. Overexpression causes cardiac hypertrophy. Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-73 of human HOPX, fused to His-Tag at N-terminal expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~10.8kD Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSHMSAETA SGPTEDQVEI LEYNFNKVDK HPDSTTLCLI AAEAGLSEEE TQKWFKQRLA KWRRSEGLPS ECRSVTD Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
