Abcam, ab272557, Anti-ZIP-9 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal ZIP-9 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human SLC39A9 aa 100-200.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human SLC39A9 aa 100-200. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9NUM3

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°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.
ZIP-9 also known as SLC39A9 is a member of the zinc transporter family that plays an important role in regulating zinc homeostasis. It functions by facilitating the influx of zinc from extracellular space into the cytoplasm. ZIP-9 with a molecular mass of approximately 35 kDa is expressed in various tissues including the liver kidney and reproductive organs. It possesses a characteristic structure with eight transmembrane domains and is localized primarily in the plasma membrane and the endoplasmic reticulum.
Biological function summary
ZIP-9 acts as a membrane androgen receptor and is involved in non-genomic androgen signaling. It does not typically form part of a larger complex but its activity greatly influences cellular zinc levels and hormone signaling pathways. ZIP-9 triggers rapid signaling events upon androgen binding which may affect multiple cellular processes including apoptosis proliferation and differentiation indicating its role in cellular response to hormonal and nutritional changes.
Pathways
Zinc is a central element in cellular signaling processes which involve ZIP-9 particularly in the MAPK and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways. ZIP-9's role in zinc transport affects these pathways by regulating intracellular zinc concentrations which in turn can influence downstream signaling events. ZIP-9 interactions with other proteins such as ZIP4 in the zinc transporter family impact zinc-mediated signaling dynamics and cellular homeostasis.
Abnormal ZIP-9 function has been associated with prostate cancer and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In prostate cancer ZIP-9's role in androgen signaling enhances tumor cell growth and proliferation linking it to androgen receptor pathways. Likewise in PCOS disturbances in zinc metabolism through ZIP-9 can contribute to the hormonal imbalances observed in this disorder. Studying ZIP-9 interactions particularly with androgen receptors may provide insights into therapeutic strategies for these conditions.