Anti-Pannexin 1 antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Pannexin 1 plays a significant role in various physiological processes such as inflammation apoptosis and synaptic plasticity. It forms part of large multiprotein complexes that can include connexins and other ion channels. Through these complexes pannexin 1 helps mediate the flow of ions and small molecules across the cell membrane influencing cellular responses and communication. The ATP release mediated by pannexin-1 channels is particularly involved in activating purinergic receptors on neighboring cells contributing to diverse cellular responses.

Pathways

Pannexin 1 participates actively in the purinergic signaling pathway where it plays a role in ATP mediated communication between cells. This protein also integrates into the inflammasome pathway impacting inflammation and immune responses. Within these pathways pannexin-1 interacts with proteins such as P2X7 receptors which are essential for the activation of specific signaling cascades linked to these biological processes. The interaction with other channels like connexins enhances its regulatory role in physiological functions.