Abcam, ab223561, PE Anti-PVRL1/NECTIN1 antibody [R1.302]

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Mouse Monoclonal PVRL1/NECTIN1 antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Cell preparation containing NECTIN1 protein.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:R1.302,
Isotype:IgG1,
Conjugation:PE,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Cell preparation containing NECTIN1 protein. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q15223

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Size-exclusion chromatography, Purification notes-Purified antibody is conjugated with R-Phycoerythrin (PE) under optimum conditions. The conjugate is purified by size-exclusion chromatography and adjusted for direct use., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.0975% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The protein PVRL1 also known as NECTIN1 or nectin-1 functions mechanically as an immunoglobulin-like cell adhesion molecule. It plays a role in creating adherens junctions between cells operating as both a homophilic and heterophilic binding partner. Nectin-1 has a molecular mass of approximately 97 kDa. It is expressed prominently in epithelial tissues and particularly in the nervous system which suggests it plays an important role in cell-cell communication in these areas.
Biological function summary
Nectin-1 facilitates cellular processes through its involvement in cell adhesion complexes. It functions as part of a larger complex including proteins like afadin which links to the actin cytoskeleton and promotes cell junction integrity. This organization impacts cellular adhesion migration and proliferation. Nectin-1's adhesive functions are fundamental in maintaining structural tissues and transmitting signals within cells a necessity for development and tissue maintenance.
Pathways
Nectin-1 contributes to the activation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway central to regulating various cell functions including proliferation and differentiation. It also participates in the cadherin-catenin complex pathway working in conjunction with E-cadherin a critical protein in maintaining epithelial cell layer integrity. These pathways highlight nectin-1’s role as a signal transducer affecting how cells interact and react to their environment.
Nectin-1 is implicated in cleft lip and palate disorder. Mutations affecting nectin-1 can disrupt cell adhesion processes necessary for proper development of facial structures. Furthermore alterations in nectin-1 gene expression are associated with susceptibility to herpes simplex virus infections as nectin-1 acts as a viral entry receptor. In these conditions its interaction with closely related membrane proteins such as nectin-3 is significant in disease manifestation and progression.