Description
Product Characteristics:
Plays an important role in the maintenance of intestinal epithelial homeostasis and the promotion of mucosal healing. Promotes VEGF-dependent neovascularization (By similarity). Contributes to phagocytic removal of apoptotic cells in many tissues. Specific ligand for the alpha-v/beta-3 and alpha-v/beta-5 receptors. Also binds to phosphatidylserine-enriched cell surfaces in a receptor-independent manner. Zona pellucida-binding protein which may play a role in gamete interaction. Binds specifically to rotavirus and inhibits its replication.Medin is the main constituent of aortic medial amyloid.
Subcellular location: Secreted, Cell membrane
Synonyms: BA46, Breast epithelial antigen BA46, Contains Medin, HMFG, Lactadherin [Precursor], Lactadherin, Medin, MFG E8, MFG-E8, MFGE8, MFGM, MFGM_HUMAN, Milk fat globule EGF factor 8, Milk fat globule EGF factor 8 protein, Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8, O acetyl disialoganglioside synthase, OAcGD3S, SED1.
Target Information: involved in the O-acetylation of GD3 ganglioside sialic acid [RGD, Feb 2006]