Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a cell-surface glycoprotein involved in cell-cell interactions, cell adhesion and migration. It is a receptor for hyaluronic acid (HA) and can also interact with other ligands, such as osteopontin, collagens, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). This protein participates in a wide variety of cellular functions including lymphocyte activation, recirculation and homing, hematopoiesis, and tumor metastasis. Transcripts for this gene undergo complex alternative splicing that results in many functionally distinct isoforms, however, the full length nature of some of these variants has not been determined. Alternative splicing is the basis for the structural and functional diversity of this protein, and may be related to tumor metastasis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
shRNA Design:
These shRNA constructs were designed against multiple splice variants at this gene locus. To be certain that your variant of interest is targeted, align it with our published shRNA design sequences. If these do not align, please utilize our custom shRNA service.
Performance Guranteed:
OriGene guarantees that the sequences in the shRNA expression cassettes are verified to correspond to the target gene with 100% identity. One of the four constructs at minimum are guaranteed to produce 70% or more gene expression knock-down provided a minimum transfection efficiency of 80% is achieved. Western Blot data is recommended over qPCR to evaluate the silencing effect of the shRNA constructs 72 hrs post transfection. To properly assess knockdown, the gene expression level from the included scramble control vector must be used in comparison with the target-specific shRNA transfected samples.
For non-conforming shRNA, requests for replacement product must be made within ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the shRNA kit. To arrange for a free replacement with newly designed constructs, please contact Technical Services at techsupport@origene.com. Please provide your data indicating the transfection efficiency and measurement of gene expression knockdown compared to the scrambled shRNA control (Western Blot data preferred).
* Delivery time in business days.Occasional delay may occur due to complexity of the constructs.
The use of this shRNA has been cited in the following citations:
CD44 Proteolysis Increases CREB Phosphorylation and Sustains Proliferation of Thyroid Cancer Cells
, Valentina De Falco, Anna Tamburrino, Simona Ventre, Maria Domenica Castellone, Mouhannad Malek, Serge N. Manié, and Massimo Santoro,
Cancer Res., Mar 2012; 72: 1449 - 1458.
[CD44
] Neutrophil Migration across Intestinal Epithelium: Evidence for a Role of CD44 in Regulating Detachment of Migrating Cells from the Luminal Surface, Jennifer C. Brazil, Winston Y. Lee, Keli N. Kolegraff, Asma Nusrat, Charles A. Parkos, and Nancy A. Louis,
J. Immunol., Dec 2010; 185: 7026 - 7036
[CD44] Stimulation of TLRs by LMW-HA induces self-defense mechanisms in vaginal epithelium , Giuseppina F Dusio, Diego Cardani, Laura Zanobbio, Martina Mantovani, Patrizia Luchini, Lorenzo Battini, Valentina Galli, Angela Diana, Andrea Balsari, Cristiano Rumio ,
Immunology and Cell Biology (23 November 2010) doi:10.1038/icb.2010.140 Original Article
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* Delivery time is an estimate in business days. Occasional delays may occur due to unforeseen complexities in the preparation of your construct. International customers may expect an additional 1-2 weeks in shipping
