Search Thermo Fisher Scientific
Search Thermo Fisher Scientific
Transcriptional repressor which binds neuron-restrictive silencer element (NRSE) and represses neuronal gene transcription in non-neuronal cells. Restricts the expression of neuronal genes by associating with two distinct corepressors, mSin3 and CoREST, which in turn recruit histone deacetylase to the promoters of REST-regulated genes. Mediates repression by recruiting the BHC complex at RE1/NRSE sites which acts by deacetylating and demethylating specific sites on histones, thereby acting as a chromatin modifier.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
Protein Aliases: Neural-restrictive silencer factor; neuron restrictive silencer factor; neuron-restrictive silencer factor; RE1-silencing transcription factor; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2/E3/E4c; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2/E3/E5; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2/E3/N3a/E4i; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2/E3/N3c/E4; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2/E4; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2/E5; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2a/E2k; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2d/E4g; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2e/E4h; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2f/E4e; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1a/E2k/E2i/E3/E4j; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1b/E2/E3/E5; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1b/E2/E3/N3b/E4i; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1b/E2/E3/N3c/E4; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1b/E2a/E2k; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1b/E2c/E2j/E3/E4; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1b/E2e/E4h; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1c/E2/E3/E5; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1c/E2a/E2k; RE1-silencing transcription factor variant E1c/E2g/E3/E4; repressor binding to the X2 box; X2 box repressor; zinc finger transcription factor REST protein
Gene Aliases: 2610008J04Rik; AA407358; NRSF; REST; REST4; WT6; XBR
UniProt ID: (Human) Q13127, (Mouse) Q3U0W0, (Rat) O54963
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 5978, (Mouse) 19712, (Rat) 83618
If an Invitrogen™ antibody doesn't perform as described on our website or datasheet,we'll replace the product at no cost to you, or provide you with a credit for a future purchase.*
Learn moreGet expert recommendations for common problems or connect directly with an on staff expert for technical assistance related to applications, equipment and general product use.
Contact tech support