Anti-LI Cadherin/CDH17 Antibody

Cadherin-17, also known as HPT1 or CDH16 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CDH17 gene. By somatic cell hybrid analysis and fluorescence in situ hybridization, CDH17 gene is mapped to 8q22.1. This gene is a member of the cadherin superfamily, genes encoding calcium-dependent, membrane-associated glycoproteins. The encoded protein is cadherin-like, consisting of an extracellular region, containing 7 cadherin domains, and a transmembrane region but lacking the conserved cytoplasmic domain. The protein is a component of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreatic ducts, acting as an intestinal proton-dependent peptide transporter in the first step in oral absorption of many medically important peptide-based drugs. The protein may also play a role in the morphological organization of liver and intestine.

Actin Assembly, Actin, etc., Cytoskeleton, Cytoskeleton/ECM, G Protein Signaling, Microfilaments, Ras Family, Signal Transduction, Signaling Pathway, Small G Proteins

Lacks intrinsic GTPase activity. Has a low affinity for GDP, and constitutively binds GTP. Controls rearrangements of the actin cytoskeleton. Induces the Rac-dependent neuritic process formation in part by disruption of the cortical actin filaments. Causes the formation of many neuritic processes from the cell body with disruption of the cortical actin filaments. .

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At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.