Recombinant Human Wnt9a protein
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Recombinant Human Wnt9a protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 365 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
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WNT14, WNT9A, Protein Wnt-9a, Protein Wnt-14
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Wnt9a protein (AB159814)
ab159814 on a 12.5% SDS-PAGE stained with Coomassie Blue.
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Sequence info
Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Aliquoting information
Storage information
Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
Wnt9a functions in the regulation of cell proliferation migration and fate determination. It operates as part of larger protein complexes that include other Wnt family members and co-receptors such as Frizzled receptors. Wnt9a plays a significant role in osteoblast differentiation and skeletal development. It also contributes to the patterning of mesenchymal cells into chondrocytes during skeletal morphogenesis. These biological activities highlight its essential function in both developmental stages and tissue maintenance.
Pathways
Wnt9a acts through the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and is also involved in the non-canonical Wnt signaling pathway. Within these pathways it interacts with LRP5/6 receptors and related proteins like Dishevelled (Dvl) and Axin. The canonical pathway promotes gene transcription activation whereas the non-canonical pathway influences cell movements and organization. These interactions highlight Wnt9a’s role in the broader signaling cascades important for embryogenesis and homeostasis.
Specifications
Form
Liquid
General info
Function
Ligand for members of the frizzled family of seven transmembrane receptors. Functions in the canonical Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. Required for normal timing of IHH expression during embryonic bone development, normal chondrocyte maturation and for normal bone mineralization during embryonic bone development. Plays a redundant role in maintaining joint integrity.
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the Wnt family.
Post-translational modifications
Palmitoleoylation is required for efficient binding to frizzled receptors. Depalmitoleoylation leads to Wnt signaling pathway inhibition.
Target data
Product promise
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