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Domain

Consists of an N-terminal FERM domain linked via a short unstructured region to a large flexible C-terminal rod which contains 13 amphipathic helical bundles (R1-R13). The rod begins with a five-helix bundle (R1) followed by three four-helix bundles (R2-R4). These are followed by a series of eight five-helix bundles (R5-R7 and R9-R13) in which the N- and C-termini are positioned at opposite ends of the bundle, creating a linear chain. The four-helix bundle R8 does not disrupt the chain because it is inserted into a loop in the R7 five-helix bundle. The uneven distribution of four- and five-helix bundles creates two distinctly different zones: a compact N-terminal region sensitive to stretch and a linear C-terminal region that is optimal for force transmission.

Function

High molecular weight cytoskeletal protein concentrated at regions of cell-matrix and cell-cell contacts. Involved in connections of major cytoskeletal structures to the plasma membrane. With KANK1 co-organize the assembly of cortical microtubule stabilizing complexes (CMSCs) positioned to control microtubule-actin crosstalk at focal adhesions (FAs) rims.

Tissue specificity

Isoform 2

Expressed at low to non-detectable levels in many tissues but highly expressed in skin and pancreas with other tissues including kidney cortex, endocervix, testis, pituitary, liver, and spleen also showing robust expression.

Cellular localization

  • Cell projection
  • Ruffle membrane
  • Peripheral membrane protein
  • Cytoplasmic side
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Cell surface
  • Cell junction
  • Focal adhesion
  • Colocalizes with LAYN at the membrane ruffles. Localized preferentially in focal adhesions than fibrillar adhesions (By similarity).

Alternative names

KIAA1027, TLN, TLN1, Talin-1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

269767Da

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Assay Kits

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Reactive species

Detection method

Cell Lines & Lysates

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Cell type

Species or organism