Rabbit anti-Human KANK2 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q63ZY3

Target Species

Human

Target Name

KANK2

Target Full Name

KN motif and ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein 2

Target Function

Involved in transcription regulation by sequestering in the cytoplasm nuclear receptor coactivators such as NCOA1, NCOA2 and NCOA3. Involved in regulation of caspase-independent apoptosis by sequestering the proapoptotic factor AIFM1 in mitochondria. Pro-apoptotic stimuli can induce its proteasomal degradation allowing the translocation of AIFM1 to the nucleus to induce apoptosis. Involved in the negative control of vitamin D receptor signaling pathway. Involved in actin stress fibers formation through its interaction with ARHGDIA and the regulation of the Rho signaling pathway. May thereby play a role in cell adhesion and migration, regulating for instance podocytes migration during development of the kidney. Through the Rho signaling pathway may also regulate cell proliferation.

Target Involvement

Palmoplantar keratoderma and woolly hair (PPKWH)

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm. Mitochondrion.

Target Tissue Specificity

Strongly expressed in cervix, colon, heart, kidney and lung. Expressed in kidney glomerular podocytes and mesangial cells (at protein level).

Target Synonyms

KANK2; ANKRD25; KIAA1518; MXRA3; SIP; KN motif and ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein 2; Ankyrin repeat domain-containing protein 25; Matrix-remodeling-associated protein 3; SRC-1-interacting protein; SIP; SRC-interacting protein; SRC1-interacting protein

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the KN motif and ankyrin repeat domains (KANK) family of proteins, which play a role in cytoskeletal formation by regulating actin polymerization. The encoded protein functions in the sequestration of steroid receptor coactivators and possibly other proteins. Mutations in this gene are associated with impaired kidney podocyte function and nephrotic syndrome, and keratoderma and woolly hair.