Molecular weight (DA)
86kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
GELS Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
The protein encoded by this gene binds to the "plus" ends of actin monomers and filaments to prevent monomer exchange. The encoded calcium-regulated protein functions in both assembly and disassembly of actin filaments. Defects in this gene are a cause of familial amyloidosis Finnish type (FAF). Multiple transcript variants encoding several different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
disease:Defects in GSN are the cause of amyloidosis type 5 (AMYL5) [MIM:105120]; also known as familial amyloidosis Finnish type. AMYL5 is a hereditary generalized amyloidosis due to gelsolin amyloid deposition. It is typically characterized by cranial neuropathy and lattice corneal dystrophy. Most patients have modest involvement of internal organs, but severe systemic disease can develop in some individuals causing peripheral polyneuropathy, amyloid cardiomyopathy, and nephrotic syndrome leading to renal failure.,function:Calcium-regulated, actin-modulating protein that binds to the plus (or barbed) ends of actin monomers or filaments, preventing monomer exchange (end-blocking or capping). It can promote the assembly of monomers into filaments (nucleation) as well as sever filaments already formed.,online information:Gelsolin entry,PTM:Phosphorylation on Tyr-86, Tyr-409, Tyr-465, Tyr-6
Protein name
Gelsolin (AGEL) (Actin-depolymerizing factor) (ADF) (Brevin)
Fields
>>Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis;>>Regulation of actin cytoskeleton;>>Viral carcinogenesis
Human protein sequence Database
P06396
Mouse protein sequence database
P13020
Rat protein sequence database
Q68FP1
Cellular localization
[Isoform 2]: Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton.; [Isoform 1]: Secreted.
Tissue expression
Phagocytic cells, platelets, fibroblasts, nonmuscle cells, smooth and skeletal muscle cells.