Procadherin FAT1 protein is a cell membrane bound protein that also has an active nuclear-translocation component that can alter specific gene expression and cell proliferation. Procadherin FAT1 is important in cell polarization and directed cell migration and also modulates cell-cell contact interactions. Procadherin FAT1 is expressed in epithelial, endothelial and smooth muscle cells and plays roles in their response to injury and is often highly induced after arterial injury and effects vascular smooth muscle cell growth and migration. Procadherin FAT1 is also important in cancer where it appears to function as both an oncogene and a tumor suppressor depending upon the cell context. Also recent research has shown that soluble FAT1 can be a novel biomarker candidate for such cancers as pancreatic cancer.
Synonyms: Cadherin family member 7, Cadherin-related tumor suppressor homolog, Protein fat homolog
Application: Western Blotting Analysis: 1.0 µg/mL from a representative lot detected Procadherin FAT1 in 10 µg of FAT1 transfected MV3 cell lysate.Western Blotting Analysis: 1.0 µg/mL from a representative lot detected Procadherin FAT1 in 10 µg of FAT1 transfected MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468 cell lysate.Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot immunoprecipitated Procadherin FAT1 in C257 cell lysate. (Courtesy of Dr. R. Thorne, U of Newcastle, AU.)
Other Notes: Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.