Myosin-7b (MYO7B) is a novel unconventional myosin, encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 2q21.1. The encoded protein is characterized by a conserved myosin head domain, five IQ domains, two MyTH4-four-point-one, ezrin, radixin, moesin (FERM) domains and an intermediate SH3 domain. Myo7b is abundantly expressed at the tips of microvilli in both kidney and intestinal brush borders.
Synonyms: Anti-Myosin VIIB
Storage: -20C
Application: Anti-MYO7B antibody produced in rabbit has been used in immunostaining technique.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Myosin-7b (MYO7B) might facilitate the localization of adhesion molecules to microvillar tips. It is the only actin-binding component of the intermicrovillar adhesion complex (IMAC). Defect in the Myo7b expression, impairs tip targeting of intermicrovillar adhesion factors and thus, disrupts brush border assembly.
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