CANX (calnexin) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) chaperone, which is a homolog of calreticulin (Crt). It is an ER-membrane protein with a molecular weight of 67kDa. Its N and P domains face the ER lumen and its C-terminal faces the cytoplasmic region. It is a type I transmembrane protein. Cleavage of this protein results in separation of membrane and cytosolic regions, giving rise to a soluble form found in placenta.
Synonyms: Anti-Calnexin precursor antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-IP90 antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-Major histocompatibility complex class I antigen-binding protein p88 antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-p90 antibody produced in rabbit
MDL Number: MFCD01094399
Storage: -20C
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Biochem Physiol Actions: CANX (calnexin) is a chaperone protein, which controls protein folding and quality control. It is specific to proteins composed of monoglucosylated oligosaccharides. It is also responsible for the assembly of viral proteins. The expression of this protein reduces with age, for instance oxidative stress-induced expression in human diploid fibroblasts (HDF) in older population. Thus, it might be involved in conferring protection to cells in various age-related disorders. CANX is responsible for glycan-independent interaction and retention of mutated Gas3/PMP22 (growth arrest-specific protein 3/peripheral myelin protein 22) proteins involved in Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A and Dejerine Sottas syndrome.
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