Rabbit anti-Human PLSCR1 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

O15162

Target Species

Human

Target Name

PLSCR1

Target Full Name

Phospholipid scramblase 1

Target Function

Catalyzes calcium-induced ATP-independent rapid bidirectional and non-specific movement of phospholipids (lipid scrambling or lipid flip-flop) between the inner and outer leaflet of the plasma membrane resulting in collapse of the phospholipid asymmetry which leads to phosphatidylserine externalization on the cell surface. Mediates calcium-dependent phosphatidylserine externalization and apoptosis in neurons via its association with TRPC5. Also exhibits magnesium-dependent nuclease activity against double-stranded DNA and RNA but not single-stranded DNA and can enhance DNA decatenation mediated by TOP2A. Negatively regulates FcR-mediated phagocytosis in differentiated macrophages. May contribute to cytokine-regulated cell proliferation and differentiation. May play a role in the antiviral response of interferon (IFN) by amplifying and enhancing the IFN response through increased expression of select subset of potent antiviral genes. Acts as an attachment receptor for HCV.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein. Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor; Cytoplasmic side. Nucleus. Cytoplasm. Cytoplasm, perinuclear region.

Target Protein Families

Phospholipid scramblase family

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in platelets, erythrocyte membranes, lymphocytes, spleen, thymus, prostate, testis, uterus, intestine, colon, heart, placenta, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas. Not detected in brain and skeletal muscle.

Target Research Area

Microbiology

Target Synonyms

Ca(2+) dependent phospholipid scramblase 1; Ca(2+)-dependent phospholipid scramblase 1; Erythrocyte phospholipid scramblase; MM1 cell-derived transplantability-associated gene 1b; mouse; homolog of; MmTRA1a; MmTRA1b; Nor1; Phospholipid scramblase 1; PL scramblase 1; PLS1_HUMAN; PLSCR 1; Plscr1; Scramblase1; Tra1; Tra1a; Tra1b; Transplantability-associated protein 1; Tras1; Tras2

Target Background

This gene encodes a phospholipid scramblase family member. The encoded protein is involved in disruption of the asymmetrical distribution of phospholipids between the inner and outer leaflets of the plasma membrane, resulting in externalization of phosphatidylserine. This cell membrane disruption plays an important role in the blood coagulation cascade as well as macrophage clearing of apoptotic cells. The encoded protein has additionally been implicated in gene regulation and interferon-induced antiviral responses.