E-Selectin (SELE) Human Recombinant Protein

The protein encoded by this gene is found in cytokine-stimulated endothelial cells and is thought to be responsible for the accumulation of blood leukocytes at sites of inflammation by mediating the adhesion of cells to the vascular lining. It exhibits structural features such as the presence of lectin- and EGF-like domains followed by short consensus repeat (SCR) domains that contain 6 conserved cysteine residues. These proteins are part of the selectin family of cell adhesion molecules. Adhesion molecules participate in the interaction between leukocytes and the endothelium and appear to be involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

SELE: Cell-surface glycoprotein having a role in immunoadhesion. Mediates in the adhesion of blood neutrophils in cytokine-activated endothelium through interaction with PSGL1/SELPLG. May have a role in capillary morphogenesis. Belongs to the selectin/LECAM family.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1q22-q25

Cellular Component: cortical cytoskeleton; extracellular space; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; integral to membrane; plasma membrane; coated pit; caveola; lipid raft

Molecular Function: protein binding; phospholipase binding; transmembrane receptor activity; sialic acid binding

Biological Process: positive regulation of leukocyte migration; positive regulation of receptor internalization; actin filament-based process; calcium-mediated signaling; response to lipopolysaccharide; leukocyte migration during inflammatory response; heterophilic cell adhesion; leukocyte adhesion; phospholipase C activation; regulation of inflammatory response; inflammatory response; blood coagulation; leukocyte tethering or rolling; leukocyte migration

Disease: Hypertension, Essential