Anti-LXN/TCI antibody

Supplementary info

Activity summary

LXN also known as Latexin or TCI (Tryptase Inhibitor Complex) is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 24 kDa. LXN acts as an inhibitor of carboxypeptidase A and is primarily involved in regulating protease activity. It is expressed mainly in the liver lung and kidney playing a significant role in protein degradation processes. LXN's inhibitory functions contribute significantly to cellular processes by modulating enzyme activity.

Biological function summary

LXN influences cell proliferation and differentiation. It participates in cellular protection mechanisms against enzymatic damage and balances protease and anti-protease activities in tissues. Although not part of a large complex LXN impacts various cellular events through its protease inhibitor function making it important in tissue homeostasis. Studies suggest its importance in maintaining cell viability and regulating cellular stress responses.

Pathways

LXN associates with pathways linked to inflammation and tissue remodeling with particular emphasis on the protease-antiprotease balance. LXN acts within the kallikrein-kinin system and relates to proteins such as carboxypeptidase A1 which it directly inhibits. Its modulation of these pathways is essential for normal physiological responses and protective mechanisms against tissue damage.

Associated diseases and disorders

LXN has been linked to cancer and inflammation-related conditions. In cancer its regulation of protease activity can influence tumor growth and metastasis often interacting with proteins like tryptase. LXN's role in inflammation relates to conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis where its influence on the balance of proteases and inhibitors impacts tissue damage and repair processes. Further research into LXN's roles may help elucidate mechanisms driving these diseases offering potential therapeutic targets.