This gene is a classical cadherin from the cadherin superfamily and is located in a six-cadherin cluster in a region on the long arm of chromosome 16 that is involved in loss of heterozygosity events in breast and prostate cancer. The encoded protein is a calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion glycoprotein comprised of five extracellular cadherin repeats, a transmembrane region and a highly conserved cytoplasmic tail. Functioning as a classic cadherin by imparting to cells the ability to adhere in a homophilic manner, the protein may play an important role in endothelial cell biology through control of the cohesion and organization of the intercellular junctions. An alternative splice variant has been described but its full length sequence has not been determined.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues near the C terminal of Human Cadherin 5, type 2 (vascular endothelium)
Involvement In Disease
Defects in CHD5 may be a cause of the development of cancers from epithelial, neural and hematopoietic origin. CHD5 is one of the missing genes in the del(1p36), a deletion which is extremely common in this type of cancers. A decrease of its expression, results in increased susceptibility of cells to Ras-mediated transformation in vitro and in vivo (PubMed:17289567).
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
This gene is a classical cadherin from the cadherin superfamily and is located in a six-cadherin cluster in a region on the long arm of chromosome 16 that is involved in loss of heterozygosity events in breast and prostate cancer. The encoded protein is a calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion glycoprotein comprised of five extracellular cadherin repeats, a transmembrane region and a highly conserved cytoplasmic tail. Functioning as a classic cadherin by imparting to cells the ability to adhere in a homophilic manner, the protein may play an important role in endothelial cell biology through control of the cohesion and organization of the intercellular junctions. An alternative splice variant has been described but its full length sequence has not been determined.
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous levels of total CHD5 protein.
Chromatin-remodeling protein that binds DNA through histones and regulates gene transcription. May specifically recognize and bind trimethylated 'Lys-27' (H3K27me3) and non-methylated 'Lys-4' of histone H3. Plays a role in the development of the nervous system by activating the expression of genes promoting neuron terminal differentiation. In parallel, it may also positively regulate the trimethylation of histone H3 at 'Lys-27' thereby specifically repressing genes that promote the differentiation into non-neuronal cell lineages. Tumor suppressor, it regulates the expression of genes involved in cell proliferation and differentiation. Downstream activated genes may include CDKN2A that positively regulates the p53/TP53 pathway, which in turn, prevents cell proliferation. In spermatogenesis, it probably regulates histone hyperacetylation and the replacement of histones by transition proteins in chromatin, a crucial step in the condensation of spermatid chromatin and the production of functional spermatozoa.
Protein Families
SNF2/RAD54 helicase family
Tissue Specificity
Preferentially expressed in total brain, fetal brain, and cerebellum. It is also moderately expressed in the adrenal gland and detected in testis.
Buffer
Rabbit IgG in pH7.3 PBS, 0.05% NaN3, 50% Glycerol.
Form
Rabbit IgG in pH7.3 PBS, 0.05% NaN3, 50% Glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
Antigen Affinity Purified
Purity
Antigen Affinity Purified
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.