Rabbit anti-Human PVRL3 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q9NQS3

Target Species

Human

Target Name

NECTIN3

Target Full Name

Nectin-3

Target Function

Plays a role in cell-cell adhesion through heterophilic trans-interactions with nectin-like proteins or nectins, such as trans-interaction with NECTIN2 at Sertoli-spermatid junctions. Trans-interaction with PVR induces activation of CDC42 and RAC small G proteins through common signaling molecules such as SRC and RAP1. Also involved in the formation of cell-cell junctions, including adherens junctions and synapses. Induces endocytosis-mediated down-regulation of PVR from the cell surface, resulting in reduction of cell movement and proliferation. Plays a role in the morphology of the ciliary body.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass membrane protein. Cell junction, synapse, postsynaptic cell membrane.

Target Protein Families

Nectin family

Target Tissue Specificity

Predominantly expressed in testis and placenta as well as in many cell lines, including epithelial cell lines.

Target Synonyms

CD113; CDw113; DKFZP566B0846; FLJ90624; Nectin-3; Nectin3; Poliovirus receptor related 3; Poliovirus receptor related protein 3; Poliovirus receptor-like 3; Poliovirus receptor-related protein 3; PPR3; PRR3; Pvrl3; PVRL3_HUMAN; PVRR3

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the nectin family of proteins, which function as adhesion molecules at adherens junctions. This family member interacts with other nectin-like proteins and with afadin, a filamentous actin-binding protein involved in the regulation of directional motility, cell proliferation and survival. This gene plays a role in ocular development involving the ciliary body. Mutations in this gene are believed to result in congenital ocular defects. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.