Colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) is a homodimeric polypeptide growth factor whose primary function is to regulate the survival, proliferation, differentiation, and function of cells of the mononuclear phagocytic lineage. This lineage includes mono ...
Colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) is a homodimeric polypeptide growth factor whose primary function is to regulate the survival, proliferation, differentiation, and function of cells of the mononuclear phagocytic lineage. This lineage includes mononuclear phagocytic precursors, blood monocytes, tissue macrophages, osteoclasts, and microglia of the brain, all of which possess cell surface receptors for CSF-1. The protein has also been linked with male fertility [1] and mutations in the Csf-1 gene have been found to cause osteopetrosis and failure of tooth eruption [2]. Structurally these are short-chain 4-helical cytokines.
This entry represents the fourth immunoglobulin-like domain of the platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR). The family includes other closely reelated Ig domains. This domain, along with domain 5, undergoes conformational rearrangements upon ...
This entry represents the fourth immunoglobulin-like domain of the platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR). The family includes other closely reelated Ig domains. This domain, along with domain 5, undergoes conformational rearrangements upon ligand binding to domains 2 and 3. These conformational changes help position the transmembrane segments for proper receptor activation. The domain is involved in homotypic contacts that help stabilize receptor dimers [3].
Members of the immunoglobulin superfamily are found in hundreds of proteins of different functions. Examples include antibodies, the giant muscle kinase titin and receptor tyrosine kinases. Immunoglobulin-like domains may be involved in protein-prote ...
Members of the immunoglobulin superfamily are found in hundreds of proteins of different functions. Examples include antibodies, the giant muscle kinase titin and receptor tyrosine kinases. Immunoglobulin-like domains may be involved in protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions.
