Lactadherin (MFGE8) Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

This gene encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to form multiple protein products. The major encoded protein product, lactadherin, is a membrane glycoprotein that promotes phagocytosis of apoptotic cells. This protein has also been implicated in wound healing, autoimmune disease, and cancer. Lactadherin can be further processed to form a smaller cleavage product, medin, which comprises the major protein component of aortic medial amyloid (AMA). Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2015]

MFGE8: Plays an important role in the maintenance of intestinal epithelial homeostasis and the promotion of mucosal healing. Promotes VEGF-dependent neovascularization. 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. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 15q25

Cellular Component: external side of plasma membrane; extracellular matrix; extracellular region; extracellular space; extrinsic to plasma membrane; membrane

Molecular Function: integrin binding; phosphatidylethanolamine binding; phosphatidylserine binding

Biological Process: angiogenesis; cell adhesion; cellular protein metabolic process; phagocytosis, engulfment; phagocytosis, recognition; positive regulation of cell proliferation; response to estrogen stimulus; single fertilization; viral reproduction