The protein encoded by this gene is a member of a family of membrane glycoproteins. This glycoprotein provides selectins with carbohydrate ligands. It may play a role in tumor cell metastasis. It may also function in the protection, maintenance, and adhesion of the lysosome. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct proteins. (provided by RefSeq) Lysosome-associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2) is expressed in the lysosomal lumen and membrane. In the tumor microenvironment, it is found to be present in the plasma membrane. The gene encoding this protein is localized on human chromosome Xq24.
Immunogen
LAMP2 (NP_054701, 30 a.a. ~ 127 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.
Monoclonal Anti-LAMP2 antibody produced in mouse has been used in immunofluorescence.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Lysosome-associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2) protects lysosomal membranes from acid proteolysis. It serves as an acidity biomarker in spheroids and xenografts.The protein also has a role in maturation of autophagic vacuoles and cell-cell or cell-extracellular matrix adhesion. Mutation in the LAMP2 gene has been linked to cardiomyopathy in young patients.
Physical form
Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4
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