Neuregulin-4 Antibody (C4) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2b kappa light chain antibody that detects Neuregulin-4 of human origin by western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), immunohistochemistry with paraffin-embedded sections (IHCP), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Anti-Neuregulin-4 antibody (C4) is available as a non-conjugated format. Neuregulin-4, a member of the neuregulin family, plays a crucial role in the development and function of various tissues, particularly in the pancreas where Neuregulin-4 is predominantly expressed. Neuregulin-4 is involved in the regulation of cell signaling pathways that influence cell growth, differentiation, and survival, making Neuregulin-4 essential for maintaining pancreatic function and potentially impacting metabolic processes. The neuregulin family, which arises from a single gene through alternative splicing, interacts with ErbB receptor tyrosine kinases, specifically activating ErbB-3 and ErbB-4, which are vital for cellular communication and development. Neuregulin-4′s ability to modulate these pathways highlights Neuregulin-4′s importance in both normal physiology and disease states, including potential implications in pancreatic disorders.
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