NHE1 Antibody

NHE1, also known as SLC9A1, is an isoform of sodium–hydrogen antiporter that in humans is encoded by the SLC9A1 gene. It is mapped to 1p36.11. NHE1 is a ubiquitous membrane-bound enzyme involved in pH regulation of vertebrate cells. It is specifically inhibited by the diuretic drug amiloride and activated by a variety of signals including growth factors, mitogens, neurotransmitters, tumor promoters, and others. The plasma membrane ion exchanger NHE1 acts as an anchor for actin filaments to control the integrity of the cortical cytoskeleton. And a structural role for NHE1 in regulating the cortical cytoskeleton that is independent of its function as an ion exchanger. It is a plausible candidate gene for human essential hypertension.