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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human TOX3 recombinant protein (Position: M1-Q560) was used as the immunogen for the TOX3 antibody. |
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Overview
TOX3 Antibody / TOX high mobility group box family member 3 is a anti-TOX3 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: TOX3
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, TOX3 antibody identifies a 576-amino-acid nuclear protein containing a high mobility group (HMG) box domain that binds to DNA and alters chromatin structure. TOX3 acts as a transcriptional co-regulator by interacting with CREB-binding protein (CBP), CITED1, and other transcriptional activators, enhancing the expression of calcium-dependent genes. It modulates neuronal plasticity and calcium signaling pathways crucial for learning, memory, and neuroprotection.
The TOX3 gene is located on chromosome 16q12.1 and encodes a transcription factor expressed in central nervous system neurons, endocrine tissues, and certain epithelial cells. Through chromatin remodeling, TOX3 facilitates access of transcriptional machinery to DNA and influences the balance between gene activation and repression. Its HMG box domain induces DNA bending, promoting nucleosome repositioning and chromatin flexibility.
TOX3 has attracted attention as a genetic susceptibility locus in breast cancer, where specific polymorphisms near the TOX3 gene are associated with increased risk. In tumors, aberrant TOX3 expression can alter transcriptional programs governing cell differentiation and apoptosis. In the nervous system, TOX3 helps protect neurons from excitotoxicity by modulating calcium-regulated gene networks. Reduced expression has been linked to increased vulnerability to neurodegenerative injury and impaired neuronal survival.
TOX3 antibody is widely used in neuroscience, epigenetics, and cancer biology research. It is suitable for western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and chromatin immunoprecipitation to detect TOX3 expression and DNA binding activity. This antibody supports studies of transcriptional regulation, calcium signaling, and chromatin dynamics. In oncology, it aids in exploring the functional relevance of TOX3 variants in hormone-responsive cancers.
Structurally, TOX3 contains an HMG DNA-binding domain and transcriptional regulatory regions that interact with coactivators and histone acetyltransferases. Its activity is modulated by calcium-dependent phosphorylation and nuclear localization signals.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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