Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ Formin-like 2 (FMNL2) belongs to the family of diaphanous-related formins (DRF), which are ubiquitously expressed and have highly conserved domains. FMNL2 is highly expressed in mammary and gastrointestinal epithelia, placenta, reproductive tract and lymphatic tissues. FMNL2 has two isoforms due to alternative splicing, and they differ at their C-terminals. FMNL2A and FMNL2B have the characteristic FDD and formin homology1 (FH1) and FH2 domains. This gene is localized to chromosome 2q23.3._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ Formin-like protein 2 recombinant protein epitope signature tag (PrEST)_x000D_ Application_x000D_ Anti-FMNL2 antibody produced in rabbit, a Prestige Antibody, is developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org). Each antibody is tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues. These images can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. The antibodies are also tested using immunofluorescence and western blotting. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Solution in phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 40% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide_x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ Prestige Antibodies is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Formin-like 2 (FMNL2) regulates actin cytoskeleton, and therefore controls cell motility and migration, cell adhesion, cell polarity, filopodium formation and cytokinesis. It mediates the polymerization of actin via its FH2 domain, while its FH1 domain binds to profilin. Cellular morphological changes are induced by FMNL2, via the N-myristoylation of the involved proteins. It also acts as the effector protein for GTPases belonging to Rho signaling pathway. FMNL2 is down-regulated in hepatocellular carcinoma as compared to normal hepatic epithelial cells. The lower expression of FMNL2 predicts poor prognosis and survival for hepatocellular carcinoma patients. In colorectal carcinoma, it has been implicated in maintaining the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Studies show that this protein plays a key role in the metastasis of colorectal cancer._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ Prestige Antibodies® are highly characterized and extensively validated antibodies with the added benefit of all available characterization data for each target being accessible via the Human Protein Atlas portal linked just below the product name at the top of this page. The uniqueness and low cross-reactivity of the Prestige Antibodies® to other proteins are due to a thorough selection of antigen regions, affinity purification, and stringent selection. Prestige antigen controls are available for every corresponding Prestige Antibody and can be found in the linkage section._x000D_ Every Prestige Antibody is tested in the following ways:_x000D_ • IHC tissue array of 44 normal human tissues and 20 of the most common cancer type tissues._x000D_ • Protein array of 364 human recombinant protein fragments._x000D_ • Validated for multiple commonly used applications such as IHC (Immunohistochemistry), IF (Immunofluorescence), and WB (Western Blot)_x000D_ Linkage_x000D_ Corresponding Antigen APREST70050.