Abcam, ab202764-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-FKBP52 antibody [EPR6618]

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Biological function summary
FKBP52 functions as a co-chaperone in steroid receptor complexes. It partners with heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) to form a functional complex that modulates the activity of steroid hormone receptors. These receptors such as the androgen and glucocorticoid receptors rely on FKBP52 for proper regulation and transport within the cell. FKBP52 also plays a part in cellular signaling influencing processes like cell growth and differentiation through its interaction with these receptors.
Pathways
FKBP52 features prominently in steroid hormone signaling and stress response pathways. It is critical to the maturation and transport of steroid hormone receptors directly affecting their downstream gene regulation. The protein interacts closely with HSP90 and other immunophilins like FKBP51 which also plays roles in similar pathways but may have differing regulatory effects. This interaction demonstrates how FKBP52's function integrates into broader cellular signaling networks influencing pathways like the glucocorticoid receptor signaling pathway.