PTP1B Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is the founding member of the protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) family, which was isolated and identified based on its enzymatic activity and amino acid sequence. PTPs catalyze the hydrolysis of the phosphate monoesters specifically on tyrosine residues. Members of the PTP family share a highly conserved catalytic motif, which is essential for the catalytic activity. PTPs are known to be signaling molecules that regulate a variety of cellular processes including cell growth, differentiation, mitotic cycle, and oncogenic transformation. This PTP has been shown to act as a negative regulator of insulin signaling by dephosphorylating the phosphotryosine residues of insulin receptor kinase. This PTP was also reported to dephosphorylate epidermal growth factor receptor kinase, as well as JAK2 and TYK2 kinases, which implicated the role of this PTP in cell growth control, and cell response to interferon stimulation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

PTP1B: a non-receptor phospho-tyrosine protein phosphatase which acts as a regulator of endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response. Mediates dephosphorylation and inactivation of PERK. May play an important role in CKII- and p60c-src-induced signal transduction cascades. May regulate the EFNA5-EPHA3 signaling pathway which modulates cell reorganization and cell-cell repulsion. Negatively regulates insulin signaling by dephosphorylating the phosphotyrosine residues of insulin receptor. Also reported to dephosphorylate integrin, epidermal growth factor receptor, JAK2 and TYK2, regulating cell growth control and the cellular response to interferon. May regulate the hepatocyte growth factor receptor signaling pathway through dephosphorylation of MET. PTP1B knockout mice show resistance to dietary weight gain and enhanced insulin sensitivity, suggesting a possible role in treatment of obesity as well as type 2 diabetes.

Protein type: Protein phosphatase, tyrosine (non-receptor); Phosphatase; EC 3.1.3.48; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 20q13.1-q13.2

Cellular Component: endoplasmic reticulum; early endosome; plasma membrane; cytoplasmic vesicle; cytosol

Molecular Function: protein binding; enzyme binding; ephrin receptor binding; zinc ion binding; protein tyrosine phosphatase activity; receptor tyrosine kinase binding; protein kinase binding; insulin receptor binding

Biological Process: platelet activation; unfolded protein response, activation of signaling protein activity; negative regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway; unfolded protein response; cytokine and chemokine mediated signaling pathway; regulation of endocytosis; actin cytoskeleton reorganization; insulin receptor signaling pathway; regulation of signal transduction; negative regulation of insulin receptor signaling pathway; blood coagulation

Disease: Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin-dependent