Anti-T Plastin/PLS3 antibody

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

The T Plastin also known as PLS3 is a protein with a mass of around 70 kDa. This protein belongs to the plastin family and another popular alias is plastine. T Plastin participates in cellular mechanics by bundling actin filaments which is essential for maintaining cell structure and motility. It occurs in various tissues but is highly expressed in the intestines testis and other cells with rapid movement needs like immune cells. Its presence supports functions needing dynamic rearrangement of the cytoskeleton.

Biological function summary

T Plastin plays significant roles in several cellular activities. It stabilizes the actin cytoskeleton which impacts cell division signal transduction and cellular interactions. T Plastin is not part of a multi-protein complex but works closely with actin and other actin-binding proteins to regulate cytoskeletal organization. By supporting these functions T Plastin indirectly influences cell shape and intracellular transport mechanisms.

Pathways

T Plastin integrates into the actin dynamics pathways important for cytoskeletal reorganization. It works alongside proteins such as cofilin and profilin which also regulate actin dynamics. Another important pathway includes wound healing where T Plastin's actin-bundling function assists in cell migration and tissue regeneration. In these pathways its role ensures efficient cellular responses to environmental changes.

Associated diseases and disorders

Defects in T Plastin have been linked to osteoporosis and some forms of cancers. In osteoporosis improper expression of T Plastin affects bone density regulation partly due to its influence on osteoclast function. Cancers such as colorectal cancer exhibit altered T Plastin levels which may impact metastasis due to changes in cell motility. In these contexts T Plastin's interaction with other proteins like integrins highlights its importance in controlling cell adhesion and migration associated with disease progress.