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AB132277

Recombinant Human N WASP protein

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Recombinant Human N WASP protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 505 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.

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Actin nucleation-promoting factor WASL, Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein, N-WASP, WASL

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human N WASP protein (AB132277)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human N WASP protein (AB132277)

12.5% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab132277 stained with Coomassie Blue.

Key facts

Expression system

Wheat germ

Tags

GST tag N-Terminus

Applications

ELISA, SDS-PAGE, WB

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

O00401

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 8 Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-80°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-80°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

The protein N-WASP also known as neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein plays an important role in actin cytoskeleton dynamics. It weighs about 65 kDa and is widely expressed in diverse tissues but shows higher expression levels in the brain. In its mechanical function N-WASP regulates the polymerization of actin by activating the Arp2/3 complex. Through these interactions it helps in the formation of branched actin networks which are essential for cellular movement and shape.
Biological function summary

N-WASP functions are critical in cell signaling endocytosis and neurite extension. N-WASP often acts within a complex and interacts with various proteins like Cdc42 to transmit signals from cell surface to the actin cytoskeleton. These activities position N-WASP as a fundamental component for cellular architecture and mobility impacting processes like immune response and neuronal development. Its interaction with Arp2/3 contributes to dynamic changes in cell movement and shape.

Pathways

N-WASP plays a role in Rac and Cdc42 signaling pathways important for actin reorganization. Within these pathways it interacts with proteins such as Rho family GTPases influencing cytoskeletal arrangements. The proper functioning of these pathways is vital for numerous cellular processes including the migration of cells which affects tissue development and repair.

Alterations in N-WASP are linked to immunodeficiencies and neurological disorders. Mutations or dysfunction in N-WASP can lead to Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome characterized by immune defects and eczema due to its role in immune cell signaling. Additionally N-WASP's interaction with proteins such as WASP contributes to its involvement in neurodevelopmental disorders like autistic spectrum disorders reflecting the importance of this protein in maintaining normal cellular function.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

General info

Function

Regulates actin polymerization by stimulating the actin-nucleating activity of the Arp2/3 complex (PubMed : 16767080, PubMed : 19366662, PubMed : 19487689, PubMed : 22847007, PubMed : 22921828, PubMed : 9422512). Involved in various processes, such as mitosis and cytokinesis, via its role in the regulation of actin polymerization (PubMed : 19366662, PubMed : 19487689, PubMed : 22847007, PubMed : 22921828, PubMed : 9422512). Together with CDC42, involved in the extension and maintenance of the formation of thin, actin-rich surface projections called filopodia (PubMed : 9422512). In addition to its role in the cytoplasm, also plays a role in the nucleus by regulating gene transcription, probably by promoting nuclear actin polymerization (PubMed : 16767080). Binds to HSF1/HSTF1 and forms a complex on heat shock promoter elements (HSE) that negatively regulates HSP90 expression (By similarity). Plays a role in dendrite spine morphogenesis (By similarity). Decreasing levels of DNMBP (using antisense RNA) alters apical junction morphology in cultured enterocytes, junctions curve instead of being nearly linear (PubMed : 19767742).

Post-translational modifications

Phosphorylation at Ser-242, Tyr-256, Ser-484 and Ser-485 enhances actin polymerization activity.

Subcellular localisation

Cytoskeleton

Product protocols

Target data

Regulates actin polymerization by stimulating the actin-nucleating activity of the Arp2/3 complex (PubMed : 16767080, PubMed : 19366662, PubMed : 19487689, PubMed : 22847007, PubMed : 22921828, PubMed : 9422512). Involved in various processes, such as mitosis and cytokinesis, via its role in the regulation of actin polymerization (PubMed : 19366662, PubMed : 19487689, PubMed : 22847007, PubMed : 22921828, PubMed : 9422512). Together with CDC42, involved in the extension and maintenance of the formation of thin, actin-rich surface projections called filopodia (PubMed : 9422512). In addition to its role in the cytoplasm, also plays a role in the nucleus by regulating gene transcription, probably by promoting nuclear actin polymerization (PubMed : 16767080). Binds to HSF1/HSTF1 and forms a complex on heat shock promoter elements (HSE) that negatively regulates HSP90 expression (By similarity). Plays a role in dendrite spine morphogenesis (By similarity). Decreasing levels of DNMBP (using antisense RNA) alters apical junction morphology in cultured enterocytes, junctions curve instead of being nearly linear (PubMed : 19767742).
See full target information Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein

Publications (1)

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The Journal of biological chemistry 295:5335-5349 PubMed32169900

2020

Proline-rich 11 (PRR11) drives F-actin assembly by recruiting the actin-related protein 2/3 complex in human non-small cell lung carcinoma.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Lian Zhang,Ying Zhang,Yunlong Lei,Zhili Wei,Yi Li,Yingxiong Wang,Youquan Bu,Chundong Zhang
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