PE Anti-Nectin 2 antibody [005]

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Nectin 2 facilitates cell adhesion and communication playing an important role in the formation of adherens junctions. It serves as part of a larger biological complex with proteins such as afadin linking it to the actin cytoskeleton. Through these interactions Nectin 2 influences the signaling pathways that regulate tissue development and maintenance. Its ability to bind herpes virus entry mediator A (HVEM) further demonstrates its function in viral entry highlighting its diverse biological roles.

Pathways

Nectin 2 participates in the cell adhesion and immune response pathways. It works closely with Nectin 1 and Cadherins within these pathways to mediate cell-cell junction formation and signaling. The interaction of Nectin 2 with intracellular proteins like afadin facilitates its role in the immunological synapse a critical zone for immune cell signaling. These pathways highlight its significance in both maintaining cellular architecture and modulating immune responses.