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All listed services and products are For Research Use Only. Do Not use in any diagnostic or therapeutic applications.

Background

Cadherin 4 (CDH4) is a single pass transmembrane cadherin encoded by CDH4 gene. This protein localizes to plasma membrane of multiple cell populations derived from neural and epithelial tissue origins. CDH4 contains multiple extracellular cadherin repeat domains, a single transmembrane helix and a conserved intracellular cytoplasmic tail. Extracellular cadherin repeats extend outward into intercellular space, while cytoplasmic tail resides within cellular cytoplasm. The proper folding of its extracellular domains relies on calcium ion coordination at defined binding sites distributed across each repeat unit. CDH4 exhibits tissue‑restricted expression patterns, and its protein abundance varies across distinct developmental stages. Newly synthesized CDH4 polypeptide undergoes intracellular processing events within secretory compartments before trafficking toward cell surface, and only correctly folded molecules can achieve stable plasma membrane localization.

CDH4 can mediate calcium-dependent homologous cell adhesion. Its extracellular cadherin repeat domain can specifically recognize homologous CDH4 molecules on the surface of adjacent cells, and calcium ions can stabilize the rigid conformation of extracellular structure and ensure the stability of cell recognition and binding. The intracellular tail of CDH4 can recruit a variety of cytoplasmic adaptor proteins, assemble them to form a multi-molecular complex, and physically couple the cell membrane adhesion cluster with the cytoskeleton structure. This molecular connection method can strengthen the contact sites between cells and maintain the spatial arrangement and overall stability of multicellular tissue structure.The extracellular sequence characteristics of different cadherin family members are significantly different, which determines their unique homologous binding preference. Other cadherin subtypes cannot completely reproduce the extracellular binding specificity of CDH4. CDH4 sequence mutation or abnormal cell membrane expression level will destroy the normal assembly of intercellular adhesion complex, interfere with the stable recognition and adhesion connection between adjacent cells, and finally affect the orderly construction and steady maintenance of tissue structure.

Fig. 1 Topology schematic of classical cadherin family transmembrane protein showing EC repeats, calcium binding sites and catenin binding cytoplasmic region, reference illustration for CDH4 membrane protein research reagents. (OA Literature)Fig. 1 Conserved domain topology of classical cadherin‑family transmembrane protein. Five extracellular cadherin (EC) repeats with inter‑domain calcium‑binding sites, single transmembrane helix, and cytoplasmic segment for catenin‑adaptor recruitment.1

CDH4 Protein Function: Core Roles in Calcium‑Dependent Homophilic Adhesion and Cytoskeleton Complex Recruitment

The biological functions of CDH4 are focused on calcium‑dependent homophilic cell‑cell recognition, adhesion complex assembly and cytoskeleton linkage:

  • Homophilic Adhesion Capacity: Extracellular cadherin repeats may mediate calcium-dependent intermolecular contacts with matching cadherin molecules on adjacent cell surfaces.
  • Intracellular Scaffold Recruitment: Cytoplasmic tail could recruit cytoplasmic adaptor components to build adhesion associated multi-protein assemblies.
  • Cytoskeleton Coupling: Participates in physical linkage between intercellular adhesion sites and intracellular cytoskeleton structures.
  • Cell Surface Complex Organization: Might support clustering of cadherin molecules to establish stable cell-cell contact interfaces.
  • Research Model Relevance: Structural modification of CDH4 may alter homophilic adhesion behaviours within laboratory research systems.

CDH4 Membrane Protein Product

Creative Biolabs offers purified CDH4 membrane samples via standardized preparation workflows, including full‑length CDH4 constructs and isolated extracellular structural variants. Isolated extracellular fragments may not support complete homophilic adhesion and cytoskeleton adaptor recruitment related behaviours, while full‑length constructs may be suited for cadherin‑mediated cell‑cell recognition and molecular complex assembly related research. All samples receive routine quality screening, and functional relevant observation may only be carried out with full‑length samples under simulated membrane environments. All sample batches follow unified processing standards to maintain consistent structural features for comparative laboratory analysis across separate test groups.

CDH4 Membrane Protein Product

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CDH4 Stable Cell Line Product

Creative Biolabs provides adjustable CDH4 expression cell models with varied expression levels, applicable to transmembrane cadherin structural characteristic observation and calcium‑dependent cell‑cell adhesion related research. Sample evaluation includes sustained target expression detection and preliminary intermolecular interaction associated observation, which can support comparative analysis of adhesion‑associated behaviours under different expression statuses. These cell systems can be matched with diverse laboratory analysis schemes to observe changes of intermolecular contact efficiency under different target expression abundances.

CDH4 Stable Cell Line Product

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CDH4 Recombinant Antibody Product

Antibody reagents targeting CDH4 are generated via mature protein preparation workflows, compatible with multiple routine laboratory detection methods for cellular localization profiling and molecular complex identification, to support systematic analysis of CDH4 distribution and cadherin associated molecular complexes across diverse laboratory research setups. The antibody series can cooperate with other common laboratory detection reagents to complete multi dimensional observation of target distribution inside tissue samples.

CDH4 Recombinant Antibody Product

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Product Features

  • Extracellular Domain Retention Property: Retains native-like cadherin repeat domain characteristics, suited for laboratory observation of calcium-dependent homophilic intermolecular contact behaviours.
  • Target Specific Recognition: May selectively combine with unique structural regions of CDH4, suited for research focused on cadherin superfamily related mechanisms.
  • Cell Adhesion Research Adaptability: Designed for routine laboratory analysis of calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion pathways.
  • Full Customization Support: Tailored CDH4 membrane protein, antibody and cell model development can be arranged to match diversified cadherin-focused research demands.

Custom CDH4 Research Services

Beyond catalog products, Creative Biolabs offers specialized custom services for CDH4 research:

  • Custom CDH4 Protein Production: Tailored mutant and tagged CDH4 constructs for cadherin homophilic interaction analysis.
  • Custom Antibody Development: Generation of CDH4 antibodies for tissue distribution observation and adhesion complex detection.
  • Stable Cell Line Engineering: Construction of customized cell systems with adjustable CDH4 expression levels.
  • Functional Assay Development: Custom design of detection workflows for cadherin-mediated intermolecular interaction observation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What is the primary function of CDH4?

    CDH4 may function as a transmembrane cadherin and participate in calcium‑dependent homophilic cell‑cell adhesion and intracellular adhesion complex assembly.

  2. Why is CDH4 a significant research target?

    CDH4 expression status may alter cell‑cell adhesion complex assembly, serving as a major regulatory mediator of cell‑cell recognition related biological processes.

  3. Are Creative Biolabs' CDH4 products suitable for clinical use?

    No, all CDH4 related products and services are strictly for research use only, not intended for clinical related operations. All material designs and functional tests are only optimized for basic laboratory research scenarios, without matching clinical application standards.

  4. What types of CDH4 products does Creative Biolabs offer?

    Offerings include full‑length CDH4 membrane protein, target specific recombinant antibodies and adjustable expression cell research models, supporting calcium‑dependent cell‑cell adhesion molecular research.

  5. How to observe the functional characteristics of CDH4 samples in laboratory research?

    Laboratory observation schemes may include cadherin‑mediated intermolecular contact tests to analyse molecule‑associated behaviours under simulated cellular environments.

Reference
  1. Wu, Di, Kenneth M. Yamada, and Shaohe Wang. "Tissue morphogenesis through dynamic cell and matrix interactions." Annual review of cell and developmental biology 39.1 (2023): 123-144. Under Open Access license CC BY 4.0, without modification. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-cellbio-020223-031019
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