Recombinant Human PTPN12 protein (GST tag N-Terminus)

補足情報

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Biological function summary

As a non-receptor type phosphatase PTPN12 partners with several proteins to perform essential cellular functions. It interacts with multiple components in the cell participating in the assembly of protein complexes that manage cytoskeletal dynamics and cell movement. PTPN12 influences signal transduction pathways by interacting with adapter proteins such as p130Cas and Paxillin which are vital for cell adhesion and migration. It also plays a role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by controlling signaling cascades that prevent excessive cell proliferation.

Pathways

PTPN12 takes part in critical signal transduction networks most notably the Integrin signaling and RhoA pathways. In the Integrin pathway PTPN12 negatively regulates signaling by dephosphorylating focal adhesion-associated proteins. This regulation affects cell attachment to the extracellular matrix and cell motility. The interaction of PTPN12 with proteins such as Src and FAK (Focal Adhesion Kinase) illustrates its involvement in these processes. In the RhoA pathway PTPN12 influences cytoskeletal rearrangement and cell shape regulation linking to its role in cell migration.