anti- KPNA6 antibody

Background

KPNA6, also called importin-α7, is a nuclear transport adaptor protein that interacts with importin-β to mediate the nuclear import of cargo proteins containing classical nuclear localization signals (NLS). It plays key roles in cellular processes such as transcriptional regulation, cell cycle control, and DNA repair. KPNA6 is highly expressed in embryonic tissues, germ cells, and immune cells, where it supports cellular differentiation and developmental processes. It has been implicated in nuclear import during viral infections, where it facilitates the entry of viral proteins into the nucleus. Dysregulation of KPNA6 is associated with developmental defects, cancer progression, and immune dysfunction. Knockout studies reveal its critical function in early embryogenesis, nuclear transport efficiency, and maintaining proper gene expression regulation during cellular growth and differentiation.