Plastin 3 (PLS3) is expressed in epithelial cells. The gene encoding it is localized on human chromosome Xq23.
Synonyms: Anti-T-plastin; Anti-plastin 3
Storage: -20C
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Biochem Physiol Actions: Plastin 3 (PLS3) imparts the bundled nature to actin filaments and cross-links to them, thereby helping in cell motility. In circulating tumor cells, it stimulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) through the transforming growth factor-ß (TGF-ß) pathway. Mutation in the PLS3 gene leads to X-linked low-turnover osteoporosis and the protein has been found to be expressed in breast cancer.
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