Abcam, ab132441, Recombinant Human ATP6V1A protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human ATP6V1A protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 617 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P38606,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

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.
ATP6V1A also known as V-ATPase subunit A is a component of the V1 domain of the vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase) which is a large enzyme responsible for acidifying intracellular compartments. This protein has a mass of approximately 70 kDa and operates in cellular processes by hydrolyzing ATP to drive protons across membranes. ATP6V1A displays significant expression in several cell types including neurons epithelial cells and osteoclasts. The protein enables V-ATPase functionality important for maintaining the pH balance inside cells and organelles facilitating various physiological processes.
Biological function summary
ATP6V1A is an integral part of the V1 domain of the V-ATPase complex a multi-subunit assembly critical for the acidification of intracellular organelles such as lysosomes endosomes and the Golgi apparatus. This activity supports processes like protein degradation receptor-mediated endocytosis and membrane trafficking. The V-ATPase containing ATP6V1A uses energy from ATP hydrolysis to pump protons which is essential for cellular homeostasis and ion transport.
Pathways
ATP6V1A plays an important role in the endocytosis and autophagy pathways. These pathways depend on the acidification of intracellular compartments enabling processes such as the breakdown and recycling of cellular components. ATP6V1A is related to proteins like V-ATPase subunit c (ATP6V1C) and other subunits that form the V-ATPase enzyme. These protein interactions allow the modulation and execution of cellular transport and hormone regulation pathways.
Mutations or dysregulation of ATP6V1A have been linked to renal tubular acidosis and osteoporosis where improper acidification impacts bone resorption and kidney function. The protein connections include its interaction with other V-ATPase subunits like ATP6V0A3 which can also result in osteopetrosis when defective. Such conditions demonstrate how ATP6V1A's role in acidification processes is important for normal physiological function and how its dysfunction leads to disease.