Description
Product Characteristics:
In association with DPP4 is involved in the pericellular proteolysis of the extracellular matrix (ECM), the migration and invasion of endothelial cells into the ECM. May have a role in tissue remodeling during development and wound healing, and may contribute to invasiveness in malignant cancers.
Subcellular location: Cytoplasm, Secreted, Cell membrane
Synonyms: FAPA, DPPIV, Prolyl endopeptidase FAP, 17 kDa melanoma membrane-bound gelatinase, Dipeptidyl peptidase FAP, Fibroblast activation protein alpha, FAPalpha, Gelatine degradation protease FAP, Integral membrane serine protease, Post-proline cleaving enzyme, Serine integral membrane protease, SIMP, Surface-expressed protease, Seprase, FAP
Target Information: The protein encoded by this gene is a homodimeric integral membrane gelatinase belonging to the serine protease family. It is selectively expressed in reactive stromal fibroblasts of epithelial cancers, granulation tissue of healing wounds, and malignant cells of bone and soft tissue sarcomas. This protein is thought to be involved in the control of fibroblast growth or epithelial-mesenchymal interactions during development, tissue repair, and epithelial carcinogenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]