MEIS1 Antibody – Rabbit Monoclonal

Homeobox genes, of which the most well-characterized category is represented by the HOX genes, play a crucial role in normal development. In addition, several homeoproteins are involved in neoplasia. This gene encodes a homeobox protein belonging to the TALE ('three amino acid loop extension') family of homeodomain-containing proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

MEIS1: Acts as a transcriptional regulator of PAX6. Acts as a transcriptional activator of PF4 in complex with PBX1 or PBX2. Required for hematopoiesis, megakaryocyte lineage development and vascular patterning. May function as a cofactor for HOXA7 and HOXA9 in the induction of myeloid leukemias. Defects in MEIS1 could be a cause of susceptibility to restless legs syndrome type 7 (RLS7). Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic sleep/wake disorder characterized by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs that appear at rest, usually at night, inducing an irresistible desire to move the legs. The disorder results in nocturnal insomnia and chronic sleep deprivation. Belongs to the TALE/MEIS homeobox family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: DNA-binding

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2p14

Cellular Component: nucleus; transcription factor complex

Molecular Function: chromatin binding; protein binding; protein heterodimerization activity; RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity, enhancer binding

Biological Process: angiogenesis; lens morphogenesis in camera-type eye; locomotory behavior; negative regulation of myeloid cell differentiation; negative regulation of neuron differentiation; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter

Disease: Restless Legs Syndrome, Susceptibility To, 7