PRR1 Antibody

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Description

PRR1 Protein Overview

Gene: TMEM37 (synonym: PRR1)
Protein family: PMP-22/EMP/MP20
Molecular weight: ~20.9 kDa (canonical isoform)
Localization: Cell membrane, notably expressed in kidney, duodenum, and hematopoietic tissues .

PRR1 facilitates cell-cell adhesion in endothelial and epithelial tissues and is implicated in leukocyte interactions and cancer biology .

Role in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

A study analyzing PRR1 expression in 55 AML patients revealed:

ParameterPRR1-Positive Cases (%)Prognostic Association
Cytogenetic risk groups73% (favorable) vs. 25% (poor)Higher PRR1 correlates with better relapse-free survival
FAB subtypesM3 (100%), M4 (85%)Lower expression in M0/M5 subtypes
  • PRR1 antibodies (clone R1.302.12) were used in flow cytometry to quantify PRR1 on bone marrow blasts .

  • Patients with >78% PRR1+ cells showed prolonged survival, suggesting PRR1 as a potential prognostic marker .

Clinical and Research Applications

  • Diagnostics: Detects PRR1 in prostate, kidney, and cancer tissues .

  • Therapeutic potential: Antibodies like PR1 (targeting a prostate-specific antigen) show promise for targeted therapies, though PRR1-specific therapies remain exploratory .

  • Mechanistic studies: Elucidates PRR1’s role in thrombin signaling and endothelial dysfunction .

Limitations and Future Directions

  • Cross-reactivity: Some antibodies may bind paralogs (e.g., PRR2) .

  • Functional studies: Limited data on PRR1 signaling pathways in non-hematopoietic tissues .

Product Specs

Buffer
Preservative: 0.03% ProClin 300; Constituents: 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4
Form
Liquid
Lead Time
14-16 weeks (made-to-order)
Synonyms
PRR1 antibody; PLR1 antibody; At1g32100 antibody; F3C3.10 antibody; Pinoresinol reductase 1 antibody; AtPrR1; antibody; +)-pinoresinol reductase antibody; EC 1.23.1.1; antibody; -)-pinoresinol reductase antibody; EC 1.23.1.3 antibody; Pinoresinol-lariciresinol reductase 1 antibody; AtPLR1 antibody
Target Names
PRR1
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
PRR1 is a reductase enzyme involved in lignan biosynthesis. Unlike many pinoresinol reductases, which can reduce both pinoresinol and lariciresinol, PRR1 exhibits a strong substrate preference for pinoresinol. It is active on both (+)- and (-)-pinoresinol isomers. The catalytic mechanism involves the abstraction of the 4R-hydride from the NADPH cofactor.
Gene References Into Functions
PMID: 25107662, Demonstrates an association between the lignan biosynthetic enzyme encoded by PrR1 and secondary cell wall biosynthesis in fiber cells., .
PMID: 18347017, Reports that AtPrR1 (encoded by At1g32100) efficiently reduced both (+)- and (-)-pinoresinol to (+)- and (-)-lariciresinol, exhibiting comparable kcat/Km values., .
Database Links

KEGG: ath:AT1G32100

STRING: 3702.AT1G32100.1

UniGene: At.28661

Protein Families
NmrA-type oxidoreductase family, Isoflavone reductase subfamily
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in roots and stems.

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