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

Background

Lysosomal-associated membrane protein family member 5 (LAMP5), encoded by the LAMP5 gene located on chromosome 20p12.2 and also known as BAD-LAMP, is a member of the LAMP family of membrane glycoproteins. The LAMP5 gene spans approximately 16 kb and was identified by Defays et al. (2011) through in silico analysis. The deduced 280-amino acid protein has a calculated molecular mass of 31.7 kD and shares 85% identity with mouse Lamp5. LAMP5 contains an N-terminal luminal domain with 4 highly conserved cysteines, followed by a single-pass transmembrane domain and a 24-amino acid cytoplasmic tail that carries a C-terminal endosomal targeting motif. The protein also features 3 putative N-glycosylation sites. LAMP5 is a type I single-pass membrane protein that recycles from the vesicles of the endocytic recycling compartment (ERC) to the plasma membrane. It is predominantly expressed in the brain and in plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), with additional expression detected in spleen, skin, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Within non-activated pDCs, LAMP5 accumulates in the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi intermediate compartment (ERGIC). LAMP5 expression is rapidly diminished upon CpG-mediated activation or activation by Toll-like receptor ligands.

LAMP5 functions as a multifunctional modulator that orchestrates endosomal trafficking to regulate immune receptor signaling and synaptic transmission. In plasmacytoid dendritic cells, LAMP5 controls the trafficking of Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) to LAMP1+ late endosomes, leading to NF-κB activation and TNF production upon DNA detection. Through this mechanism, LAMP5 plays a critical role in modulating innate immune responses. In the nervous system, LAMP5 is expressed in subpopulations of GABAergic neurons, where electrophysiological analyses in mutants have shown alterations in short-term synaptic plasticity, suggesting that LAMP5 is involved in controlling the dynamics of evoked GABAergic transmission. Beyond these established functions, emerging evidence has associated LAMP5 with the regulation of autophagy and lysosomal stability, and has identified LAMP5 as a protein of interest in cancer research. These properties make LAMP5 an important research target for studies of endosomal trafficking, innate immune signaling, synaptic plasticity, and the molecular mechanisms underlying lysosomal membrane protein function.

Fig. 1 Distinct expression patterns of LAMP5 mRNA and protein in the brain. (OA Literature) Fig. 1 Differential expression of LAMP5 mRNA and protein in the brain.1

LAMP5 Protein Function: Roles in Endosomal Trafficking, TLR9 Signaling, and Synaptic Plasticity

LAMP5, encoded by the LAMP5 gene, functions as a lysosomal membrane protein that regulates endosomal trafficking and modulates immune and neuronal signaling:

  • Endosomal Trafficking and Recycling: LAMP5 recycles from the endocytic recycling compartment (ERC) to the plasma membrane and localizes to early endosomes, recycling endosomes, and the ERGIC.
  • TLR9 Trafficking and Innate Immune Signaling: LAMP5 controls TLR9 trafficking to LAMP1+ late endosomes in plasmacytoid dendritic cells, leading to NF-κB activation and TNF production upon DNA detection.
  • GABAergic Synaptic Transmission: LAMP5 is expressed in subpopulations of GABAergic neurons and plays a role in short-term synaptic plasticity, controlling the dynamics of evoked GABAergic transmission.
  • Lysosomal Stability and Autophagy Regulation: LAMP5 has been reported to maintain lysosomal acidic environment and regulate autophagy.
  • Protein-Protein Interactions: LAMP5 colocalizes with UNC93B1 in large endosomal intracellular vesicles and interacts with multiple partners involved in endosomal trafficking and signaling.

LAMP5 Membrane Protein Product

Creative Biolabs offers high-quality LAMP5 membrane protein products produced using optimized expression systems. These include full-length type I transmembrane protein that retains the native membrane-spanning domain and cytoplasmic tail, as well as isolated luminal domain variants. The luminal domain contains four highly conserved cysteines and mediates protein-protein interactions involved in endosomal trafficking, making these proteins suitable for studies of lysosomal membrane protein function, endosomal trafficking, and protein interaction networks. All LAMP5 proteins undergo strict quality control to support consistent performance across applicable research platforms.

Custom LAMP5 Protein Product

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LAMP5 Stable Cell Line Product

Creative Biolabs provides custom-engineered LAMP5 stable cell lines, including overexpression and knockdown models. These cell lines are optimized for studies of endosomal trafficking, TLR9 signaling, synaptic plasticity, and lysosomal function. Each cell line undergoes stringent validation to ensure stable expression profiles and consistent functional performance in diverse experimental contexts.

LAMP5 Stable Cell Line Product

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LAMP5 Recombinant Antibody Product

High-specificity recombinant antibodies targeting LAMP5 are developed using antibody engineering technologies for research applications involving LAMP5 expression and localization. These antibodies can be used in studies of LAMP5 distribution in neuronal cells and plasmacytoid dendritic cells, and may also support characterization of LAMP5-containing endosomal complexes in combination with appropriate detection reagents.

LAMP5 Recombinant Antibody Product

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Product Features

  • Native Lysosomal Membrane Protein Structure Preservation: Maintains the characteristic luminal domain with four conserved cysteines and transmembrane topology essential for endosomal trafficking and protein interaction studies.
  • Endosomal Biology Research Compatibility: Optimized reagent series for studies of endosomal trafficking, TLR9 signaling, lysosomal function, and synaptic plasticity.
  • High Specificity for LAMP5: Minimizes non-specific cross-reactivity with other LAMP family members including LAMP1, LAMP2, LAMP3, and CD68/LAMP4.
  • Comprehensive Customization Support: Facilitates end-to-end development of customized proteins, antibodies and stable cell lines to address lysosomal membrane protein and endosomal trafficking research demands.

Custom LAMP5 Research Services

Beyond catalog products, Creative Biolabs offers specialized custom services for LAMP5 research:

  • Custom LAMP5 Protein Production: Tailored expression of mutant and tagged LAMP5 constructs for endosomal trafficking and protein interaction studies.
  • Custom Antibody Development: Generation of LAMP5-specific antibodies for immunostaining, flow cytometry, and protein detection applications.
  • Stable Cell Line Engineering: Construction of LAMP5-modified cell models for endosomal trafficking, TLR9 signaling, and synaptic plasticity research.
  • Functional Assay Development: Custom design of endosomal trafficking, receptor signaling, and protein interaction detection workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the primary function of LAMP5?

    LAMP5 is a type I lysosomal membrane protein that regulates endosomal trafficking, controls TLR9 signaling in plasmacytoid dendritic cells, and modulates short-term synaptic plasticity in GABAergic neurons.

  2. Why is LAMP5 a significant research target?

    LAMP5 plays critical roles in both innate immunity (through TLR9 trafficking and signaling) and neuronal function (through GABAergic synaptic transmission). Its involvement in endosomal trafficking makes it a key target for studies of lysosomal membrane protein biology, immune regulation, and synaptic plasticity.

  3. Are Creative Biolabs' LAMP5 products suitable for clinical use?

    No, all LAMP5 products and services are strictly for research use only, not intended for clinical diagnosis or treatment.

  4. What types of LAMP5 products does Creative Biolabs offer?

    Offerings include full-length LAMP5 membrane proteins, luminal domain variants, specific detection antibodies, and custom stable cell lines for endosomal trafficking and lysosomal biology research.

  5. How are LAMP5 proteins validated for activity?

    LAMP5 proteins are validated via protein-protein interaction assays, endosomal localization assays, and relevant functional characterization in applicable research platforms.

Reference
  1. Tiveron, Marie-Catherine, et al. "LAMP5 Fine-Tunes GABAergic Synaptic Transmission in Defined Circuits of the Mouse Brain." PLoS ONE 11.6 (2016): e0157052. Under Open Access license CC BY 4.0, without modification. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0157052
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