ECT2 blocking peptide
ECT2 Antibody (Center) Blocking Peptide
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a guanine nucleotide exchange factor and transforming protein that is related to Rho-specific exchange factors and yeast cell cycle regulators. The expression of this gene is elevated with the onset of DNA synthesis and remains elevated during G2 and M phases. In situ hybridization analysis showed that expression is at a high level in cells undergoing mitosis in regenerating liver. Thus, this protein is expressed in a cell cycle-dependent manner during liver regeneration, and is thought to have an important role in the regulation of cytokinesis. Several transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]
Uniprot Description
ECT2: Guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that catalyzes the exchange of GDP for GTP. Promotes guanine nucleotide exchange on the Rho family members of small GTPases, like RHOA, RHOC, RAC1 and CDC42. Required for signal transduction pathways involved in the regulation of cytokinesis. Component of the centralspindlin complex that serves as a microtubule-dependent and Rho-mediated signaling required for the myosin contractile ring formation during the cell cycle cytokinesis. Regulates the translocation of RHOA from the central spindle to the equatorial region. Plays a role in the control of mitotic spindle assembly; regulates the activation of CDC42 in metaphase for the process of spindle fibers attachment to kinetochores before chromosome congression. Involved in the regulation of epithelial cell polarity; participates in the formation of epithelial tight junctions in a polarity complex PARD3-PARD6-protein kinase PRKCQ-dependent manner. Plays a role in the regulation of neurite outgrowth. Inhibits phenobarbital (PB)- induced NR1I3 nuclear translocation. Stimulates the activity of RAC1 through its association with the oncogenic PARD6A-PRKCI complex in cancer cells, thereby acting to coordinately drive tumor cell proliferation and invasion. Also stimulates genotoxic stress-induced RHOB activity in breast cancer cells leading to their cell death. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: GEFs; GEFs, Rac/Rho; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 3q26.1-q26.2
Cellular Component: cleavage furrow; cytoplasm; cytosol; intercellular junction; midbody; nucleus; tight junction
Molecular Function: GTPase activator activity; guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity; protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; Rho guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity; signal transducer activity
Biological Process: activation of protein kinase activity; cytokinesis; positive regulation of apoptosis; positive regulation of cytokinesis; positive regulation of GTPase activity; positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; positive regulation of neuron differentiation; positive regulation of protein import into nucleus; protein homooligomerization; regulation of attachment of spindle microtubules to kinetochore; regulation of protein kinase activity; regulation of small GTPase mediated signal transduction
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Product Notes
The ECT2 ect2 (Catalog #AAA9221071) is a Blocking Peptide and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "ECT2, Blocking Peptide" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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