Abcam, ab114964, Recombinant Human HIP1 protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human HIP1 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 1037 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:O00291,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.3% Glutathione

Product details:
This product was previously labelled as Huntingtin Interacting Protein HIP1.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
HIP1 also known as Huntingtin-interacting protein 1 is a protein with a mass of approximately 116 kDa. HIP1 is an adapter protein involved in the endocytosis process. It interacts with clathrin and AP2 adaptor complex assisting in the invagination and fission of clathrin-coated pits. HIP1 is present throughout various tissues including the brain and immune cells indicating its widespread role in cellular mechanisms.
Biological function summary
HIP1 plays an essential role in the modulation of receptor-mediated endocytosis. It is part of a larger complex with epsin and other proteins facilitating the internalization of extracellular signals. The protein's interaction with actin and lipid membranes suggests its function in reorganizing cytoskeleton arrangements vital for cell movement and shape changes. Cellular homeostasis and signal transduction rely on HIP1's ability to mediate these activities.
Pathways
HIP1 integrates into the PI3K/AKT signaling impacting cell survival and apoptosis. Its activity in clathrin-mediated endocytosis also links it to the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) pathway. In these pathways HIP1 assists in the regulation of growth factor receptors collaborating with proteins such as GRB2 and SHC1. These interactions ensure proper cellular responses to external stimuli.
HIP1 has associations with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer overexpression of HIP1 enhances cell proliferation linked to its role in receptor trafficking and signaling. HIP1's interaction with huntingtin the protein mutated in Huntington's disease suggests its involvement in neurodegeneration. Such connections emphasize the protein's potential as a target for therapeutic intervention highlighting HIP1's impact on pathological conditions.