Neuroplastin, also known as NPTN, GP55, GP65, SDR1 (stromal cell-derived receptor), np55 or SDFR1, is a single pass type I membrane protein that is predominantly expressed in brain and localizes to the cell membrane. Existing as a member of the Immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily, Neuroplastin contains at least one Ig-like C2-type domain and at least one Ig-like V-type domain. Neuroplastin functions as a cell adhesion molecule and participates in cell-substrate or cell-cell interactions. Neuroplastin is believed to play a key role in mediating long-term changes in synaptic activity. In addition, Neuroplastin is overexpressed in breast cancers, suggesting a possible role in tumorigenesis. Due to alternative splicing events, Neuroplastin exists in at least two isoforms, namely np55 and np65. The np55 isoform is ubiquitously expressed, whereas the np65 isoform is exclusively expressed in brain.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPIFIHCELISA
recommended for detection of Neuroplastin of mouse, rat, human and canine origin by WB, IP, IF, IHC(P) and ELISA: