Beta Catenin Antibody [5H10]

Background:

Beta Catenin is a dual function protein, regulating the coordination of cell–cell adhesion and gene transcription. In humans, the CTNNB1 protein is encoded by the CTNNB1 gene. In Drosophila, the homologous protein is called armadillo. Beta catenin is a subunit of the cadherin protein complex and acts as an intracellular signal transducer in the Wnt signaling pathway. It is a member of the catenin protein family and homologous to gamma-Catenin, also known as plakoglobin. Beta-Catenin is widely expressed in many tissues. In cardiac muscle, it localizes to adherens junctions in intercalated disc structures, which are critical for electrical and mechanical coupling between adjacent cardiomyocyte. [Wiki]