General description

Kindlin-1 is coded by FERMT1 (fermitin family member 1) gene. It is a focal adhesion protein, expressed in the skin and intestine. FERMT1 is located on human chromosome 20p.12.3.

Immunogen

synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence close to the N-terminus of human Kindlin-1, conjugated to KLH. The isotype is determined by ELISA using Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Isotyping Reagents (Sigma ISO-2).

Application

Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below.
Western Blotting (1 paper)

Monoclonal Anti-Kindlin-1 antibody has been used in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence staining and western blotting.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Kindlin-1 protein, coded by FERMT1 gene modulates keratinocyte electrotaxis. It participates in the initiation of the integrin family of extracellular matrix receptors. FERMT1 maintains the lamellipodial protrusions at the time of electrotaxis. Mutations in kindlin-1 results in Kindler syndrome (KS).

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide.

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