Tissue Specificity | Expressed in testis, in germ cells in seminiferous tubules (at protein level). Prominently expressed in pachytene/diplotene stage spematocytes. |
Function | Involved in male fertility. Required for manchette development and acrosome biogenesis during spermiogenesis. Binds in vitro to phospholipids, including phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PtdIns(3)P), phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PtdIns(4,5)P2), phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate (PtdIns(4)P) and phosphatidic acid (PA). Contrary to other profilin family members, does not bind to actin in vitro. |
Protein Name | Profilin-4Profilin Iv |
Cellular Localisation | CytoplasmIn Round SpermatidsMainly Observed In The AcroplaxomeDuring The Progression Of SpermiogenesisRelocalizes To The Developing Manchette Of Spermatids Step 8 (S8)Coinciding With The Initiation Of Manchette Disassembly In Spermatids S14Seen In The Cytoplasm Subjacent To The Disassembling Manchette |
Alternative Antibody Names | Anti-Profilin-4 antibodyAnti-Profilin Iv antibodyAnti-PFN4 antibody |
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