HMGA1 Antibody – Goat Polyclonal

This gene encodes a non-histone protein involved in many cellular processes, including regulation of inducible gene transcription, integration of retroviruses into chromosomes, and the metastatic progression of cancer cells. The encoded protein preferentially binds to the minor groove of A+T-rich regions in double-stranded DNA. It has little secondary structure in solution but assumes distinct conformations when bound to substrates such as DNA or other proteins. The encoded protein is frequently acetylated and is found in the nucleus. At least seven transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]

HMGA1: HMG-I/Y bind preferentially to the minor groove of A+T rich regions in double stranded DNA. It is suggested that these proteins could function in nucleosome phasing and in the 3'-end processing of mRNA transcripts. They are also involved in the transcription regulation of genes containing, or in close proximity to A+T-rich regions. A chromosomal aberration involving HMGA1 is found in pulmonary chondroid hamartoma. Translocation t(6;14)(p21;q23-24) with RAD51B. Belongs to the HMGA family. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: DNA-binding

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 6p21

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; transcription factor complex; focal adhesion; nucleus; cytosol

Molecular Function: retinoid X receptor binding; peroxisome proliferator activated receptor binding; protein binding; DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) lyase activity; enzyme binding; DNA binding; ligand-dependent nuclear receptor transcription coactivator activity; AT DNA binding; retinoic acid receptor binding; 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity; transcription factor binding

Biological Process: DNA unwinding during replication; negative regulation of cell proliferation; negative regulation of chromatin silencing; regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; nucleosome disassembly; viral reproduction; transcription, DNA-dependent; base-excision repair; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; response to virus; protein complex assembly; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; DNA catabolic process, endonucleolytic