Abcam, ab165435, Recombinant Human FUNDC1 protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human FUNDC1 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 155 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:WB, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q8IVP5,
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.
FUNDC1 also known as FUN14 domain-containing protein 1 is a protein involved in mitochondrial dynamics. It weighs approximately 15 kDa. FUNDC1 is primarily expressed in the mitochondrial outer membrane and shows high expression levels in tissues with high energy demands such as the heart and skeletal muscles. Its function is linked to the regulation of mitophagy a process that removes damaged mitochondria.
Biological function summary
FUNDC1 plays a role in the selective elimination of mitochondria through mitophagy. It acts as a receptor for damaged mitochondria binding to LC3 and enabling the autophagic machinery. FUNDC1 is not known to be part of a larger protein complex but it interacts with other mitophagy-related proteins such as PGAM5 and ULK1 to facilitate mitochondrial clearance.
Pathways
FUNDC1 participates in the mitophagy pathway and the broader mitochondrial quality control pathway. In the mitophagy pathway its interaction with proteins like LC3 facilitates the engulfment of dysfunctional mitochondria by autophagosomes. The relationship of FUNDC1 with ULK1 highlights its role in the initiation of the mitophagy signaling cascade ensuring mitochondrial integrity and cellular homeostasis.
FUNDC1 has associations with neurodegenerative diseases and cardiovascular disorders. Defects in the mitophagy process where FUNDC1 plays a significant role can contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease. Furthermore its connection to cardiovascular diseases involves interactions with BCL2L1 a protein that regulates apoptosis in heart tissue under stress conditions. Dysfunctional FUNDC1 activity may lead to the accumulation of damaged mitochondria contributing to cellular dysfunction observed in these diseases.