Rabbit anti-Human CAR/CXADR Monoclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P78310

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CXADR

Target Full Name

Coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor

Target Function

Component of the epithelial apical junction complex that may function as a homophilic cell adhesion molecule and is essential for tight junction integrity. Also involved in transepithelial migration of leukocytes through adhesive interactions with JAML a transmembrane protein of the plasma membrane of leukocytes. The interaction between both receptors also mediates the activation of gamma-delta T-cells, a subpopulation of T-cells residing in epithelia and involved in tissue homeostasis and repair. Upon epithelial CXADR-binding, JAML induces downstream cell signaling events in gamma-delta T-cells through PI3-kinase and MAP kinases. It results in proliferation and production of cytokines and growth factors by T-cells that in turn stimulate epithelial tissues repair.; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for adenovirus type C.; (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Coxsackievirus B1 to B6.

Target Subcellular Location

[Isoform 1]: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Basolateral cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Cell junction, tight junction. Cell junction, adherens junction.; [Isoform 3]: Secreted.; [Isoform 4]: Secreted.; [Isoform 5]: Secreted.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in pancreas, brain, heart, small intestine, testis, prostate and at a lower level in liver and lung. Isoform 5 is ubiquitously expressed. Isoform 3 is expressed in heart, lung and pancreas. In skeletal muscle, isoform 1 is found at the neuromusc

Target Synonyms

CXADR; CAR; Coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor; hCAR; CVB3-binding protein; Coxsackievirus B-adenovirus receptor; HCVADR

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a type I membrane receptor for group B coxsackieviruses and subgroup C adenoviruses. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosomes 15, 18, and 21.