Adrenocortical Dysplasia Homolog (ACD) Antibody

Background

ACD, also known as TPP1, is a shelterin complex component involved in protecting telomeres and maintaining chromosomal stability. It regulates telomere length and integrity by recruiting telomerase and interacting with other shelterin proteins, such as POT1, to prevent inappropriate DNA damage responses at chromosome ends. ACD plays a critical role in cellular aging, genome stability, and cancer suppression. It is expressed in proliferative tissues, where telomere maintenance is essential for cellular replication. Dysregulation or mutations in ACD are associated with telomere-related disorders, such as dyskeratosis congenita and aplastic anemia, as well as increased susceptibility to cancer due to compromised chromosomal stability. ACD’s functions in telomere biology underscore its importance in aging, genome integrity, and disease prevention.