The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the integrin alpha chain family. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. They mediate a wide spectrum of cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, and thus play a role in cell migration, morphologic development, differentiation, and metastasis. This protein functions as a receptor for the basement membrane protein laminin-1. It is mainly expressed in skeletal and cardiac muscles and may be involved in differentiation and migration processes during myogenesis. Defects in this gene are associated with congenital myopathy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been noted for this gene.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Recombinant fusion protein of human ITGA7
Gene ID
3679
Swissprot
Q13683
Synonyms
ITGA7
Calculated MW
37kDa
Observed MW
34kDa/37kDa
Applications
Reactivity
Human
Tested Applications
WB
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Dilution
WB 1:500-1:2000
Concentration
1mg/mL
Storage Buffer
PBS with 0.01% thiomersal,50% glycerol,pH7.3.
Storage Instructions
Store at -20°C Valid for 12 months. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.