ADAM17 cDNA Clone – ADAM Metallopeptidase Domain 17 (Human)

This gene encodes a member of the ADAM (a disintegrin and metalloprotease domain) family. Members of this family are membrane-anchored proteins structurally related to snake venom disintegrins, and have been implicated in a variety of biologic processes involving cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, including fertilization, muscle development, and neurogenesis. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protease. The encoded protease functions in the ectodomain shedding of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, in which soluble tumor necrosis factor-alpha is released from the membrane-bound precursor. This protease also functions in the processing of numerous other substrates, including cell adhesion proteins, cytokine and growth factor receptors and epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor ligands. The encoded protein also plays a prominent role in the activation of the Notch signaling pathway. Elevated expression of this gene has been observed in specific cell types derived from psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease patients, suggesting that the encoded protein may play a role in autoimmune disease. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]

TACE: a type I membrane protein with disintegrin and metalloprotease activity. An ubiquitously expressed ectoenzyme of peptidase family M12B. Must be membrane anchored to cleave the different substrates. The cytoplasmic domain is not required for the this activity. Possesses a narrow endopeptidase specificity. Cleaves Pro-Leu-Ala-Gln-Ala-|-Val-Arg-Ser-Ser-Ser in the membrane-bound, 26-kDa form of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) to its mature soluble form. Responsible for the proteolytic release of several other cell-surface proteins, including p75 TNF-receptor, interleukin 1 receptor type II, p55 TNF-receptor, transforming growth factor-alpha, L-selectin, and the amyloid precursor protein. Also involved in the activation of Notch pathway. Binds 1 zinc ion per subunit. Two splice variant isoforms have been described.

Protein type: EC 3.4.24.86; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Protease; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2p25

Cellular Component: actin cytoskeleton; apical plasma membrane; cell surface; cytoplasm; focal adhesion; integral to plasma membrane; intercellular junction; lipid raft; membrane; plasma membrane

Molecular Function: integrin binding; interleukin-6 receptor binding; metalloendopeptidase activity; metallopeptidase activity; Notch binding; PDZ domain binding; protein binding

Biological Process: B cell differentiation; cell adhesion; cell adhesion mediated by integrin; cell motility involved in cell locomotion; defense response to Gram-positive bacterium; epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; G1/S-specific positive regulation of cyclin-dependent protein kinase activity; germinal center formation; membrane protein ectodomain proteolysis; membrane protein intracellular domain proteolysis; negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway; neutrophil mediated immunity; Notch receptor processing; PMA-inducible membrane protein ectodomain proteolysis; positive regulation of cell growth; positive regulation of cell migration; positive regulation of cell motility; positive regulation of cell proliferation; positive regulation of chemokine production; positive regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor activity; positive regulation of leukocyte chemotaxis; positive regulation of protein amino acid phosphorylation; positive regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway; proteolysis; regulation of mast cell apoptosis; response to drug; response to high density lipoprotein stimulus; response to hypoxia; response to lipopolysaccharide; spleen development; T cell differentiation in the thymus; tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway; wound healing, spreading of epidermal cells

Disease: Inflammatory Skin And Bowel Disease, Neonatal, 1