Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 (LECT2) is a hepatokine, encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 5q31.1–q32. The gene spanning ~8kb of genomic DNA contains four exons and three introns. LECT2 is a secreted protein with a molecular mass of 16kDa. The encoded protein is mainly expressed in vascular, endothelial and smooth muscle cells, adipocytes, cerebral nerve cells, apical squamous epithelia, parathyroid cells, sweat, sebaceous glandular epithelia and Hassall bodies. Additionally, it is also expressed at high levels in fetal and adult liver.
Immunogen
LECT2 (NP_002293, 34-68) This antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide selected from the N-terminal region of human LECT2.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 (LECT2) acts as a chemotactic factor for neutrophils. It is also implicated in the inflammatory response and insulin resistance. Low serum LECT2 level increases the risk of susceptibility to diabetic retinopathy (DR). Overexpression of the gene has been observed in circulating plasma of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients.
Physical form
Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide.
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Association of leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 (LECT2) with NAFLD, metabolic syndrome, and atherosclerosis.
Yoo HJ
PLoS ONE, 12 (2017)
Molecular cloning, structural characterization, and chromosomal mapping of the human LECT2 gene.
Yamagoe S
Genomics, 48, 324-329 (1998)
Genes at human chromosome 5q31.1 regulate delayed-type hypersensitivity responses associated with Leishmania chagasi infection.
Jeronimo SM
Genes and Immunity, 8, 539-551 (2007)
Reduced serum level of leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 is associated with the presence of diabetic retinopathy.
Okumura A
Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry, 463, 145-149 (2016)
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