IKZF1 encodes the DNA-binding transcription factor IKAROS, a critical regulator of lymphoid development. Key features include:
Structure: Six zinc finger domains (four N-terminal for DNA binding, two C-terminal for dimerization) .
Function: Guides hematopoietic stem cell differentiation into B-cells and regulates transcriptional programs during lymphocyte maturation .
Pathology: Somatic IKZF1 deletions/mutations are linked to B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) and immunodeficiency disorders .
While no data exists for Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) IKZF1, human recombinant IKZF1 is commercially available. Key specifications from existing sources :
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Species | Human |
| Expression Host | HEK293T cells |
| Tag | C-Myc/DDK |
| Molecular Weight | ~57.3 kDa |
| Purity | >80% (SDS-PAGE) |
| Application | Transcription studies, protein interaction assays, antibody production |
| UniProt ID | Q13422 |
Isoforms: At least 16 splice variants exist, with truncated isoforms (e.g., IK6) acting as dominant-negative regulators .
Mechanism: Binds DNA at GGGAA motifs and recruits chromatin-remodeling complexes (e.g., SIN3, NuRD) to repress oncogenes like BCL2L1 .
Therapeutic Targeting:
Rainbow Trout IKZF1: No studies have characterized this homolog. Comparative genomics suggests conserved zinc finger domains across vertebrates, but functional studies are lacking.
Suggested Approaches:
Sequence Alignment: Compare O. mykiss IKZF1 with human/murine sequences to identify conserved domains.
Expression Analysis: Use RNA-seq or CRISPR to study IKZF1 in trout lymphoid tissues.
Recombinant Production: Clone partial IKZF1 sequences into bacterial/insect systems for biochemical assays.
UniGene: Omy.11721