anti- UNC5A antibody

Background

unc-5 netrin receptor A (UNC5A) functions as a dependence receptor, primarily influencing axonal guidance and neural development in response to netrin-1. It mediates repulsive signals, steering neuronal processes during embryogenesis to ensure correct nervous system wiring. Additionally, UNC5A contributes to tissue morphogenesis by regulating cell adhesion and migration. Its role extends beyond neural development to tumor suppression, as its expression mediates apoptosis in the absence of netrin-1. Aberrant regulation of UNC5A has been associated with cancer progression, where its loss can enable evasion of programmed cell death, leading to unchecked tumor growth and metastasis.