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CTNNA1
Associates with the cytoplasmic domain of a variety of cadherins. The association of catenins to cadherins produces a complex which is linked to the actin filament network, and which seems to be of primary importance for cadherins cell-adhesion properties. Can associate with both E- and N-cadherins. Originally believed to be a stable component of E-cadherin/catenin adhesion complexes and to mediate the linkage of cadherins to the actin cytoskeleton at adherens junctions. In contrast, cortical actin was found to be much more dynamic than E-cadherin/catenin complexes and CTNNA1 was shown not to bind to F-actin when assembled in the complex suggesting a different linkage between actin and adherens junctions components. The homodimeric form may regulate actin filament assembly and inhibit actin branching by competing with the Arp2/3 complex for binding to actin filaments. May play a crucial role in cell differentiation. Monomer and homodimer; the monomer preferentially binds to CTNNB1 and the homodimer to actin. Binds MLLT4 and F-actin. Possible component of an E-cadherin/ catenin adhesion complex together with E-cadherin/CDH1 and beta-catenin/CTNNB1 or gamma- catenin/JUP; the complex is located to adherens junctions. The stable association of CTNNA1 is controversial as CTNNA1 was shown not to bind to F-actin when assembled in the complex. Alternatively, the CTNNA1-containing complex may be linked to F- actin by other proteins such as LIMA1. Interacts with ARHGAP21 and with AJUBA. Interacts with LIMA1. Expressed ubiquitously in normal tissues. Belongs to the vinculin/alpha-catenin family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
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| Protein type: Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Actin binding protein |
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Cellular Component: lamellipodium; plasma membrane; acrosome; catenin complex; zonula adherens; intercellular junction; cytosol; actin cytoskeleton
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Molecular Function: actin filament binding; protein binding; cadherin binding; gamma-catenin binding; beta-catenin binding; structural molecule activity; vinculin binding
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Biological Process: intercellular junction assembly and maintenance; apical junction assembly; gap junction assembly; axon regeneration; male gonad development; establishment and/or maintenance of cell polarity; odontogenesis of dentine-containing teeth; muscle cell differentiation; negative regulation of neuroblast proliferation; ovarian follicle development; response to estrogen stimulus; positive regulation of muscle cell differentiation; positive regulation of smoothened signaling pathway; cell adhesion; negative regulation of apoptosis; aging
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Reference #:
P35221 (UniProtKB)
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| Alt. Names/Synonyms: Alpha E-catenin; alpha-catenin; alpha-E-catenin; alphaE-catenin; Cadherin-associated protein; cadherin-associated protein,102kDa; CAP102; catenin (cadherin-associated protein), alpha 1, 102kDa; Catenin alpha-1; CTNA1; CTNNA1; FLJ36832; FLJ52416; Renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-13 |
| Gene Symbols: CTNNA1 |
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Molecular weight: 100,071 Da
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Basal Isoelectric point: 5.95
Predict pI for various phosphorylation states
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CST Pathways:
Adherens Junction Dynamics
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Wnt/ß-Catenin Signaling
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Protein-Specific Antibodies or siRNAs from Cell Signaling Technology®
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