Anti-MAGI-2

The protein encoded by this gene interacts with atrophin-1. Atrophin-1 contains a polyglutamine repeat, expansion of which is responsible for dentatorubral and pallidoluysian atrophy. This encoded protein is characterized by two WW domains, a guanylate kinase-like domain, and multiple PDZ domains. It has structural similarity to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase homologue (MAGUK) family. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008], Protein function: Seems to act as a scaffold molecule at synaptic junctions by assembling neurotransmitter receptors and cell adhesion proteins. Plays a role in nerve growth factor (NGF)-induced recruitment of RAPGEF2 to late endosomes and neurite outgrowth. May play a role in regulating activin-mediated signaling in neuronal cells. Enhances the ability of PTEN to suppress AKT1 activation (PubMed:10760291). Plays a role in receptor- mediated clathrin-dependent endocytosis which is required for ciliogenesis. [The UniProt Consortium] Recommended dilutions: Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. Immunohistochemistry: 1/100 - 1/300. ELISA: 1/20000. Not yet tested in other applications.. Cellular localization: Cytoplasm . Late endosome . Cell junction, synapse, synaptosome . Cell membrane , Peripheral membrane protein . Localized diffusely in the cytoplasm before nerve growth factor (NGF) stimulation. Recruited to late endosomes after NGF stimulation. Membrane-associated in synaptosomes (By similarity). .