Recombinant Human Cadherin-2 (CDH2), Truncated

Uniprot Id

P19022

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CDH2

Target Full Name

Cadherin-2

Target Function

Calcium-dependent cell adhesion protein; preferentially mediates homotypic cell-cell adhesion by dimerization with a CDH2 chain from another cell. Cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. Acts as a regulator of neural stem cells quiescence by mediating anchorage of neural stem cells to ependymocytes in the adult subependymal zone: upon cleavage by MMP24, CDH2-mediated anchorage is affected, leading to modulate neural stem cell quiescence. Plays a role in cell-to-cell junction formation between pancreatic beta cells and neural crest stem (NCS) cells, promoting the formation of processes by NCS cells. CDH2 may be involved in neuronal recognition mechanism. In hippocampal neurons, may regulate dendritic spine density.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Cell membrane, sarcolemma. Cell junction. Cell surface.

Target Synonyms

CDH2; CDHN; NCAD; Cadherin-2; CDw325; Neural cadherin; N-cadherin; CD antigen CD325

Target Background

This gene encodes a classical cadherin and member of the cadherin superfamily. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate a calcium-dependent cell adhesion molecule and glycoprotein. This protein plays a role in the establishment of left-right asymmetry, development of the nervous system and the formation of cartilage and bone.