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| Alternative Names | Nectin-4;Ig superfamily receptor LNIR;Nectin cell adhesion molecule 4 ;Poliovirus receptor-related protein 4;Processed poliovirus receptor-related protein 4;NECTIN4 ;LNIR, PRR4, PVRL4; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human Nectin-4/PVRL4, different from the related mouse sequence by seven amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of NECTIN4 (Nectin-4) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-PVRL4/NECTIN4 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB10091. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human Nectin-4/PVRL4, different from the related mouse sequence by seven amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 66 kDa; calculated MW: 55454 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Nectin-4; Nectin-4. PVRL4, also known as Nectin-4, is expressed in human skin, hair follicles, and cultured keratinocytes, but not in fibroblasts. This gene encodes a member of the nectin family. The encoded protein contains two immunoglobulin-like (Ig-like) C2-type domains and one Ig-like V-type domain. It is involved in cell adhesion through trans-homophilic and -heterophilic interactions. It is a single-pass type I membrane protein. The soluble form is produced by proteolytic cleavage at the cell surface by the metalloproteinase ADAM17/TACE. The secreted form is found in both breast tumor cell lines and breast tumor patients. Mutations in this gene are the cause of ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome type 1, an autosomal recessive disorder. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found but the full-length nature of the variant has not been determined. Functional note: Seems to be involved in cell adhesion through trans- homophilic and -heterophilic interactions, the latter including specifically interactions with NECTIN1. Does not act as receptor for alpha-herpesvirus entry into cells. Reported localization: Cell membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Cell junction, adherens junction . Colocalizes with MLLT4 at cadherin-based adherens junctions (PubMed:11544254). Expression/tissue context: Predominantly expressed in placenta. Not detected in normal breast epithelium but expressed in breast carcinoma. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Proteasome: Researchers commonly examine how NECTIN4 (Nectin-4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Proteasome / Ubiquitin: Researchers commonly examine how NECTIN4 (Nectin-4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Proteolysis/Ubiquitin: Researchers commonly examine how NECTIN4 (Nectin-4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative NECTIN4 (Nectin-4) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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