Recombinant Human DPT Protein Standard (His tag)

Supplementary information

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DPT also known as Dermatopontin is a protein with a molecular mass of approximately 22 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues with high expression levels in the skin heart and lungs. Dermatopontin interacts with extracellular matrix components and influences cell adhesion and matrix organization. The protein plays a role in regulating fibroblast activity and collagen binding making it important in connective tissue structure and function.

Biological function summary

Dermatopontin contributes to maintaining dermal structural integrity and facilitating wound healing. As part of a larger protein interaction network it enhances cellular communication and tissue repair processes. Dermatopontin modulates the bioavailability of TGF-beta which is essential for collagen production and tissue homeostasis. This highlights its presence in skin remodeling and repair mechanisms linking it to new tissue formation.

Pathways

Dermatopontin participates actively in the TGF-beta signaling pathway and the ECM-receptor interaction pathway. These pathways are critical for cellular communication and tissue structuring processes. The protein interacts with Integrins and Fibronectin facilitating cell-to-ECM adhesion and remodeling activities. Consequently Dermatopontin's pathway involvement supports dynamic tissue responses such as healing and functional adaptation to environmental changes.

Dermatopontin shows associations with fibrosis and keloids. These disorders feature aberrant tissue formation and scarring wherein DPT's regulation of fibroblasts and collagen dynamics plays a notable role. Additionally Dermatopontin's interactions with other proteins like Collagen VI and Decorin influence its involvement in these conditions contributing to the understanding of pathological tissue remodeling mechanisms.