PORCN (Probable protein-cysteine N-palmitoyltransferase porcupine), also known as MG61, PORC, PPN, por, DHOF or FODH, is a 461 amino acid multi-pass membrane protein that localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum. Expressed as four isoforms that are found in a variety of tissues, including brain, testis, heart, skeletal muscle, spinal cord and lung, PORCN functions to modulate the processing of Wnt proteins. Specifically, PORCN interacts with Wnt-1, Wnt-3, Wnt-4 and Wnt-6 and acts as a protein-cysteine N-palmitoyltransferase that palmitoylates target Wnt proteins. Defects in the gene encoding PORCN are associated with focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH) (also known as Goltz syndrome), an X-linked disorder characterized by improper ectodermal and mesodermal tissue development.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPIFELISA
recommended for detection of PORCN of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, canine, bovine and porcine
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
epitope mapping within a cytoplasmic domain of PORCN of human origin
Tissue Specificity
epitope mapping within a cytoplasmic domain of PORCN of human origin
Western blot analysis of PORCN expression in K-562 (A) and PC-12 (B) whole cell lysates.
Application Notes
recommended for detection of PORCN of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, canine, bovine and porcine
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short-term storage, store at 4° C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.