Abcam, ab134616, Recombinant Human PARVA protein

Size: 100µg
Recombinant Human PARVA protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 372 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >85%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.
Key facts
Purity:>85% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag N-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, Mass SpecSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q9NVD7,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl, 0.02% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

Product details:
This product was previously labelled as Parvin alpha

Properties and Storage Information:
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.
The protein PARVA also known as α-parvin is a 42 kDa protein expressed in various tissues including muscle and endothelial cells. PARVA acts mechanically as an adaptor protein playing an important role within focal adhesions. It interacts with structural and signaling molecules integrating signals from the extracellular matrix. Through such interactions it contributes to cellular adhesion and migration processes.
Biological function summary
PARVA plays a role in cytoskeletal organization and cell shape regulation. As part of the integrin-linked kinase (ILK) complex it connects integrins at the cell surface with actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. This complex formation influences intracellular signaling pathways allowing cells to respond to mechanical stress and environmental signals. The dynamic restructuring of the actin cytoskeleton through PARVA is essential for cellular motility and morphogenesis.
Pathways
PARVA is an integral component of the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway and is also involved in the RhoA/ROCK pathway. Within these pathways it collaborates with proteins like integrin-linked kinase (ILK) and PINCH to mediate cell survival proliferation and migration. These pathways are essential for various cellular responses positioning PARVA as a significant element in controlling cellular behavior in response to external stimuli.
Research reveals PARVA's involvement in cancer progression and cardiovascular diseases. In cancer aberrant PARVA function or expression can alter cell adhesion and motility contributing to metastasis. Collaborating proteins like ILK and PINCH become deregulated influencing pathways associated with tumor growth. In cardiovascular disorders PARVA's role in endothelial cell function impacts vascular integrity where its dysregulation can lead to conditions such as atherosclerosis.