Sodium channel protein type VIII subunit alpha ; Voltage-gated sodium channel subunit alpha Nav1.6 ; MED
Categories
Elisa
Function
Mediates the voltage-dependent sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a sodium-selective channel through which Na(+) ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. In macrophages and melanoma cells, isoform 5 may participate in the control of podosome and invadopodia formation.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant Human Sodium channel protein type 8 subunit alpha
Subcellular Location
Isoform 5 Cytoplasmic vesicle Some vesicles are localized adjacent to melanoma invadopodia and macrophage podosomes. Does not localize to the plasma membrane.