The PCSK7 Polyclonal Antibody (PACO11115) is an essential tool for researchers studying PCSK7, a member of the proprotein convertase family involved in the processing of secretory proteins. This high-quality antibody, produced in rabbits, exhibits strong reactivity with human samples and is validated for use in Western blot applications. By specifically binding to the PCSK7 protein, this antibody enables accurate detection and analysis in a variety of cell types, making it a valuable asset for studies in biochemistry and molecular biology.
PCSK7 plays a crucial role in regulating protein maturation and secretion, making it a key player in various cellular processes. Its involvement in protein processing pathways makes PCSK7 an intriguing target for research into diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders. Understanding the function of PCSK7 is essential for unraveling the complexities of these conditions and developing targeted therapies to address them.
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 7;PCSK7;LPC;PC7;PC8;SPC7 ;
UniProt Protein Function:
PCSK7: Likely to represent a ubiquitous endoprotease activity within constitutive secretory pathways and capable of cleavage at the RXXX[KR]R consensus motif. Belongs to the peptidase S8 family.Protein type: Protease; Membrane protein, integral; EC 3.4.21.-Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11q23-q24Cellular Component: integral to Golgi membraneMolecular Function: peptidase activity; serine-type endopeptidase activityBiological Process: protein processing
UniProt Protein Details:
NCBI Summary:
This gene encodes a member of the subtilisin-like proprotein convertase family, which includes proteases that process protein and peptide precursors trafficking through regulated or constitutive branches of the secretory pathway. It encodes a type 1 membrane bound protease that is expressed in many tissues, including neuroendocrine, liver, gut, and brain. The encoded protein undergoes an initial autocatalytic processing event in the ER and then sorts to the trans-Golgi network through endosomes where a second autocatalytic event takes place and the catalytic activity is acquired. This gene encodes one of the seven basic amino acid-specific members which cleave their substrates at single or paired basic residues. It can process proalbumin and is thought to be responsible for the activation of HIV envelope glycoproteins gp160 and gp140. This gene has been implicated in the transcriptional regulation of housekeeping genes and plays a role in the regulation of iron metabolism. A t(11;14)(q23;q32) chromosome translocation associated with B-cell lymphoma occurs between this gene and its inverted counterpart. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]