PTPRN (Receptor-type Tyrosine-protein Phosphatase-like N, R-PTP-N, Islet Cell Antigen 512, ICA 512, Islet Cell Autoantigen 3, PTP IA-2, ICA3, ICA512, FLJ16131) (Biotin)

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) family. 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 possesses an extracellular region, a single transmembrane region, and a single catalytic domain, and thus represents a receptor-type PTP. This PTP was found to be an autoantigen that is reactive with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) patient sera, and thus may be a potential target of autoimmunity in diabetes mellitus. Applications: Suitable...