ALX - ALX Homeobox | Elisa - Clia - Antibody - Protein

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Background:

ALX, or ALX homeobox, refers to a family of genes that encode transcription factors containing a homeobox domain. Homeobox genes are involved in regulating the development and differentiation of cells and tissues during embryonic development. They play critical roles in controlling the spatial and temporal patterns of gene expression, which are essential for the formation of body structures and organs. The ALX subfamily of homeobox genes includes several members, such as ALX1, ALX3, and ALX4, each of which has distinct but partially overlapping functions in embryonic development. These genes are involved in various processes, including craniofacial development, skeletal patterning, and limb development. Mutations or dysregulation of ALX genes can lead to developmental abnormalities and congenital disorders. For example, mutations in ALX1 have been associated with frontonasal dysplasia, a condition characterized by abnormal development of the face and head. Mutations in ALX4 have been linked to disorders such as craniosynostosis, which involves the premature fusion of skull bones, leading to abnormal head shape and potentially impacting brain development.


Protein Structure:

  • Homeodomain: The ALX proteins contain a homeodomain, which is a 60-amino-acid-long DNA-binding domain essential for their function as transcription factors.
  • Other Domains: Specific structural features and domains vary among ALX1, ALX3, and ALX4, contributing to their unique and overlapping roles in development.


Classification and Subtypes:

  • ALX1 (Craniofacial Development Protein 1): Involved in the development of facial structures.
  • ALX3: Plays a role in the formation of facial and cranial bones.
  • ALX4: Important for limb development and skull formation.


Function and Biological Significance:

The ALX homeobox genes encode transcription factors that regulate the expression of target genes involved in the development of craniofacial structures, limbs, and other tissues:

  • Craniofacial Development: ALX genes are crucial for the formation and differentiation of craniofacial mesenchyme, impacting the morphology of the face and skull.
  • Limb Development: Particularly ALX4, which is involved in the patterning and growth of limbs.


Interactions:

ALX proteins interact with various other transcription factors and signaling pathways to regulate gene expression:

  • Transcriptional Regulation: They bind to specific DNA sequences to activate or repress target genes.
  • Developmental Pathways: Interact with signaling pathways like BMP, SHH, and WNT, which are crucial for tissue differentiation and morphogenesis.


Clinical Issues:

Mutations in ALX genes can lead to a range of congenital disorders:

  • ALX1 Mutations: Associated with frontonasal dysplasia (FND), characterized by midline facial clefts and nasal anomalies.
  • ALX3 Mutations: Linked to conditions such as frontorhiny, featuring hypertelorism and nasal malformations.
  • ALX4 Mutations: Cause conditions like parietal foramina and frontonasal dysplasia, which involve skull defects and abnormal facial features.


Summary:

The ALX homeobox genes encode transcription factors essential for proper craniofacial and limb development. Mutations in these genes can result in congenital anomalies affecting the face, skull, and limbs. Understanding the function and regulation of ALX proteins provides insights into the genetic basis of these developmental disorders and potential therapeutic approaches.


ALX1 Recommended name:

ALX homeobox 1 (ALX1)

Aliases for ALX1

ALX1,CART1,FND3,HEL23

ALX3 Recommended name:

ALX homeobox 3 (ALX3)

Aliases for ALX3

FND,FND1

ALX4 Recommended name:

ALX homeobox 4 (ALX4)

Aliases for ALX4

CRS5,FND2

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immunoassays

providerCodereferencenamereactivitysample typeassay typetest rangesensitivitypricesize 1uniprot idstatus
AbbexaALX1abx385725Human ALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1) ELISA KitHumanTissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids.Sandwich0.313 ng/ml - 20 ng/ml< 0.188 ng/ml71596 testsQ15699RUO
AbbexaALX3abx385726Human ALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3) ELISA KitHumanTissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids.Sandwich0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml< 0.094 ng/ml71596 testsO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx595688ALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3) Cell ELISA KitHuman513.596 testsO95076RUO
AbbexaALX4abx501607Human Homeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4) ELISA KitHumanTissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids.0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml71596 testsQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX1abx501602Mouse ALX homeobox protein 1 (ALX1) ELISA KitMouseTissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids.0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml71596 testsQ8C8B0RUO
AbbexaALX3abx501605Mouse Homeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3) ELISA KitMouseTissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids.0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml71596 testsO70137RUO
AbbexaALX4abx501608Mouse Homeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4) ELISA KitMouseTissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids.0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml71596 testsO35137RUO
AbbexaALX1abx501603Rat ALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1) ELISA KitRatTissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids.0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml71596 testsQ63087RUO

Primary Antibodies

providerCodereferencenamereactivityclonalityhostimmunogen targetisotypeconjugationtested applicationspricesize 1uniprot idstatus
AbbexaALX1abx302552ALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB, IHC16920 µgQ15699RUO
AbbexaALX1abx317414ALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1) Antibody (HRP)HumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1)IgGHRPELISA16920 µgQ15699RUO
AbbexaALX1abx317415ALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1) Antibody (FITC)HumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1)IgGFITC16920 µgQ15699RUO
AbbexaALX1abx317416ALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1) Antibody (Biotin)HumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1)IgGBiotinELISA16920 µgQ15699RUO
FineTestALX1FNab00352ALX1 antibodyHumanpolyclonalRabbitALX homeobox 1 (ALX1)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB100µgQ15699RUO
AbbexaALX1abx230352ALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 1 (ALX1)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB364100 µgQ15699RUO
AbbexaALX3abx341239Homeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3) Antibody (FITC)HumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3)IgGFITC26050 µlO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx341240Homeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3) Antibody (Biotin)HumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3)IgGBiotinELISA26050 µlO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx341237Homeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, IF/ICC16920 µlO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx341238Homeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3) Antibody (HRP)HumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 3 (ALX3)IgGHRPELISA26050 µlO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx037640ALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB357.5100 µgRUO
FineTestALX3FNab00353ALX3 antibodyHumanpolyclonalRabbitALX homeobox 3 (ALX3)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB100µgO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx230353ALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB364100 µgO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx329395ALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB, IHC, IF/ICC22150 µgO95076RUO
AbbexaALX3abx013334ALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 3 (ALX3)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB, IF/ICC5210 µgO95076RUO
AbbexaALX4abx025696Homeobox Protein Aristaless-Like 4 (ALX4) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox Protein Aristaless-Like 4 (ALX4)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB, FCM292.580 µlQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX4abx349342Homeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4) Antibody (Biotin)HumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4)IgGBiotinELISA16920 µgQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX4abx349340Homeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4) Antibody (HRP)HumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4)IgGHRPELISA16920 µgQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX4abx349341Homeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4) Antibody (FITC)HumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4)IgGFITC16920 µgQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX4abx345233Homeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB26050 µlQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX4abx211590ALX Homeobox 4 (ALX4) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitALX Homeobox 4 (ALX4)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, IHC26050 µlQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX4abx037907Homeobox Protein Aristaless-Like 4 (ALX4) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox Protein Aristaless-Like 4 (ALX4)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB357.5100 µgRUO
AbbexaALX4abx007244Homeobox Protein Aristaless-Like 4 (ALX4) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox Protein Aristaless-Like 4 (ALX4)IgGUnconjugatedWB31260 µlQ9H161RUO
AbbexaALX4abx349339Homeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4) AntibodyHumanPolyclonalRabbitHomeobox protein aristaless-like 4 (ALX4)IgGUnconjugatedELISA, WB16920 µgQ9H161RUO

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