A disintegrin and metallopeptidase domain 17 (ADAM17) belongs to ADAM family of genes, which has a characteristic cysteine rich region called disintegrin and a metalloproteinase domain. This gene is located on chromosome 2, spans 55kb and has 9 exons. In adult humans, ADAM17 is expressed on multiple tissues such as, heart, muscle, kidney, placenta, pancreas, thymus, small intestine, ovaries, testes and prostate. In fetus, it is expressed in brain, lung, liver and kidney.
Synonyms: Anti-A disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain 17 antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-ADAM 17 precursor antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-CD156b antigen antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-Snake venom-like protease antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-TNF-alpha convertase antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-TNF-alpha-converting enzyme antibody produced in rabbit
MDL Number: MFCD03096588
Storage: -20C
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Biochem Physiol Actions: ADAMs (A disintegrin and metallopeptidases) are called ectodomain sheddases and ADAM17 is an angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) sheddase. It also processes and sheds multiple cell surface molecules such as, adhesion molecules and cytokines. It produces the soluble form of tumor necrosis factor a (TNF-a), along with the processing of I-CAM, V-CAM, IL-6R, L-selectin etc. These, in turn, play a role in development, regeneration and inflammation of the circulatory system. Polymorphism rs12692386 in ADAM17 gene is associated with an increased susceptibility to abdominal aortic aneurysm. This gene is also up-regulated in myocardial infarction patients, as well as in atherosclerosis patients. It also plays a role in the pathophysiology of ischemic strokes (IS). ADAM17 aids in tumor progression by facilitating tumor proliferation and invasion, as in the case of non-small cell lung cancer.
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