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Syndecan-1

Function

Cell surface proteoglycan that bears both heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate and that links the cytoskeleton to the interstitial matrix. Regulates exosome biogenesis in concert with SDCBP and PDCD6IP (PubMed:22660413).

Post-translational modifications

Shedding is enhanced by a number of factors such as heparanase, thrombin or EGF. Also by stress and wound healing. PMA-mediated shedding is inhibited by TIMP3.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the syndecan proteoglycan family.

Cellular localization

  • Membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Secreted
  • Secreted
  • Extracellular exosome
  • Shedding of the ectodomain produces a soluble form.

Alternative names

  • Syndecan-1
  • SYND1
  • SDC
  • SDC1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

32462Da