Dystrophin (DMD) is a submembranous cytoskeletal protein. It plays a major role in various processes of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles as well as of peripheral and central nervous systems, including the retina.
Synonyms: Anti-BMD; Anti-DXS142; Anti-DXS164; Anti-DXS206; Anti-DXS230; Anti-DXS239; Anti-DXS268; Anti-DXS269; Anti-DXS270; Anti-DXS272; Anti-MRX85
Storage: -20C
Application: All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry. The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem Physiol Actions: In striated muscle cells, DMD (dystrophin) acts as a component of the multimeric protein dystrophin-associated glycoprotein (DGC) complex. It helps DGC to adhere with the extracellular matrix for various signalling pathways. It helps to maintain structural assembly of plasma membrane, regulates ion homeostasis and transmembrane signaling cascade. It stabilzes muscle fiber cells. It is associated with various muscular dystrophies, such as Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy, congenital muscular dystrophy and different forms of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
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