| Description : |
This gene encodes a melanocyte-specific type I transmembrane glycoprotein. The encoded protein is enriched in melanosomes, which are the melanin-producing organelles in melanocytes, and plays an essential role in the structural organization of premelanosomes. This protein is involved in generating internal matrix fibers that define the transition from Stage I to Stage II melanosomes. This protein undergoes a complex pattern of prosttranslational processing and modification that is essential to the proper functioning of the protein. A secreted form of this protein that is released by proteolytic ectodomain shedding may be used as a melanoma-specific serum marker. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. |
| Source : |
E. coli |
| Tissue specificity : |
Preferentially expressed in melanomas. Some expression was found in dysplastic nevi. Not found in normal tissues nor in carcinomas. Normally expressed at low levels in quiescent adult melanocytes but overexpressed by proliferating neonatal melanocytes and |
| Form : |
Liquid |
| Purity : |
Purified via GST Tag |
| Storage buffer : |
Preservative: NoneConstituents: 20% Glycerol, 50mM Tris acetate, 1mM EDTA, pH 7.5 |
| Storage : |
Shipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. |
| Sequence Similarities : |
Belongs to the PMEL/NMB family.Contains 1 PKD domain. |
