Laminin 511 E8

Laminin 511 E8 is a truncated laminin 511, which is one of the ECM proteins. laminin E8s serve as functionally minimal forms that retain the full capability for binding to integrins. Laminin 511-E8 consists of the C-terminal end of the alpha 5, beta 1, and gamma 1 chains. The laminin-511 heterotrimer (α5β1γ1) is one of the isoforms to be identified and a potent adhesive and pro-migratory substrate for a variety of normal and tumor cell lines in vitro. Previous studies indicated that laminin-511 contributes to tumor dissemination and metastasis in advanced breast carcinomas and other tumor types. Additionally, latest research uncovered that Laminin 511 might be a target antigen and involved in autoimmune pancreatitis.