TCF/LEF Family
cLEF1 and TCF belong to the high mobility group (HMG) DNA‑binding transcription factor family, which includes LEF1, TCF1 (TCF7), TCF3 (TCF7L1), and TCF4 (TCF7L2). LEF1 and TCF1/TCF7 are key regulators of early lymphoid development and act downstream of the Wnt signaling pathway. They bind to Wnt response elements and provide docking sites for β‑catenin; upon Wnt activation, β‑catenin translocates into the nucleus to promote target gene transcription. These proteins are dynamically expressed during development, and aberrant activation of the Wnt pathway is associated with many cancers including colon cancer. Relevant antibodies for detecting these proteins and reference literature are also listed.