HSP20 Antibodies

Target Information

Small heat shock protein which functions as a molecular chaperone probably maintaining denatured proteins in a folding-competent state. Seems to have versatile functions in various biological processes. Plays a role in regulating muscle function such as smooth muscle vasorelaxation and cardiac myocyte contractility. May regulate myocardial angiogenesis implicating KDR. Overexpression mediates cardioprotection and angiogenesis after induced damage. Stabilizes monomeric YWHAZ thereby supporting YWHAZ chaperone-like activity. Belongs to the small heat shock protein (HSP20) family. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.

Alternate Names

epididymis luminal protein 55; epididymis secretory sperm binding protein; FLJ32389; Heat shock 20 kDa-like protein p20; Heat shock protein beta-6; heat shock protein family B (small) member 6; heat shock protein family B (small) member B6; heat shock protein, alpha-crystallin-related, B6; HEL55; Hsp20; HSPB6; PPP1R91; protein phosphatase 1, regulatory subunit 91