Abcam, ab114389, Recombinant Human Claudin 4 protein

Size: 2µg
Recombinant Human Claudin 4 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 209 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:O14493,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.3% Glutathione

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, 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.
Claudin-4 also known as CLDN4 is a protein essential for tight junctions which are critical in maintaining the permeability barrier of epithelial cells. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 22 kDa. Claudin-4 expresses notably in epithelial cells of various tissues including the kidney lung and gastrointestinal tract. In addition to its presence in normal tissues claudin-4 can also exhibit heightened expression in certain cancerous tissues making it a subject of interest in oncology research.
Biological function summary
Claudin-4 plays a significant role in paracellular transport and cell polarity. By assembling into complexes with other claudins and tight junction proteins claudin-4 regulates the selective permeability and homeostasis across cell layers. It functions as a component of tight junction strands contributing to their barrier properties. Interaction with proteins such as occludin and ZO-1 further defines its role in tight junction structure and function.
Pathways
Claudin-4 participates in critical biological processes such as epithelial cell signaling and apoptosis regulation. It interfaces with the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) pathway where claudin-4 expression influences cellular adhesion and motility. Claudin-4 also interacts with related claudin proteins in these pathways contributing to structural arrangement and pathway signaling precision.
Claudin-4 has associations with several types of cancers including pancreatic and ovarian cancer. Its consistent overexpression in these conditions suggests its involvement in tumorigenesis and metastasis. In the context of ovarian cancer claudin-4 may interact with proteins such as mesothelin which plays a role in cell adhesion and tumor progression. Investigating claudin-4's involvement in cancer can provide insights into potential therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers.