fli-1 Antibody – Sheep Polyclonal

This gene encodes a transcription factor containing an ETS DNA-binding domain. The gene can undergo a t(11;22)(q24;q12) translocation with the Ewing sarcoma gene on chromosome 22, which results in a fusion gene that is present in the majority of Ewing sarcoma cases. An acute lymphoblastic leukemia-associated t(4;11)(q21;q23) translocation involving this gene has also been identified. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2012]

Function: Sequence-specific transcriptional activator. Recognizes the DNA sequence 5'-C[CA]GGAAGT-3'.

Subunit structure: Can form homodimers or heterodimers with ETV6/TEL1.

Subcellular location: Nucleus.

Involvement in disease: Ewing sarcoma (ES) [MIM:612219]: A highly malignant, metastatic, primitive small round cell tumor of bone and soft tissue that affects children and adolescents. It belongs to the Ewing sarcoma family of tumors, a group of morphologically heterogeneous neoplasms that share the same cytogenetic features. They are considered neural tumors derived from cells of the neural crest. Ewing sarcoma represents the less differentiated form of the tumors.Note: The gene represented in this entry is involved in disease pathogenesis. A chromosomal aberration involving FLI1 is found in patients with Erwing sarcoma. Translocation t(11;22)(q24;q12) with EWSR1.

Miscellaneous: Located on a fragment of chromosome 11 flanked on the centromeric side by the acute lymphoblastic leukemia-associated t(4;11)(q21;q23) translocation breakpoint and on the telomeric side by the Ewing- and neuroepithelioma-associated t(11;22) (q24;q12) breakpoint.

Sequence similarities: Belongs to the ETS family.Contains 1 ETS DNA-binding domain.Contains 1 PNT (pointed) domain.