Paxillin is a focal adhesion protein and a substrate for several tyrosine kinases such as src, FAK, and p120BRC/ABL.
The tyrosine phosphorylation of paxillin is affected by conditions that change cell-cell adhesion, consistent with the belief that paxillin is involved in the regulation of cell morphology.
Additionally because of its SH3-binding domain, paxillin associates tightly with FAK and Crk in a manner that is independent of the extracellular matrix.
Although paxillin was initially detected in fibroblasts, its phosphorylation may also be important during neurite extension during differentiation.
Human paxillin gene is mapped to chromosome 12q24.31.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.