Aldo-keto Reductase Family 1 Member C2 / DD2 [CPTC-AKR1C2-1]

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Summary

DDH2 / AKR1C2 is a member of the aldo/keto reductase superfamily, which consists of more than 40 known enzymes and proteins. These enzymes catalyze the conversion of aldehydes and ketones to their corresponding alcohols by utilizing NADH and/or NADPH as cofactors. The enzymes display overlapping but distinct substrate specificity. This enzyme catalyzes the reaction of progesterone to the inactive form 20-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone.

Product Properties & Targets

Host
Species Reactivity
Isotype
Cellular Localization
Cytoplasm, Cytosol
Light Chain
Gene Name
Positive Control
A431, A549 cells. Human liver or stomach tissue., HeLa, HePG2, K-562
Immunogen
Recombinant human full-length AKR1C2 protein
Alternate Names
Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C2, 3-alpha-HSD3, Chlordecone reductase homolog HAKRD, Dihydrodiol dehydrogenase 2, Dihydrodiol dehydrogenase/bile acid-binding protein, Type III 3-alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, AKR1C2, 3-alpha-HSD3, AKR1C-pseudo protein, BABP, Dihydrodiol dehydrogenase 2, DD-2, MCDR2, HAKRD, DD, DDH2, HBAB, Pseudo-chlordecone reductase, SRXY8

Database Links

Entrez Gene ID
Unigene
SwissProt

Additional Information

Clone
CPTC-AKR1C2-1
Human Gene Symbol
AKR1C2
Chromosome Location
10p15.1
Mol. Weight of Antigen
37kDa

Functions

  • Cytosolic aldo-keto reductase that catalyzes the NADH and NADPH-dependent reduction of ketosteroids to hydroxysteroids (PubMed:19218247). Most probably acts as a reductase in vivo since the oxidase activity measured in vitro is inhibited by physiological concentrations of NADPH (PubMed:14672942). Displays a broad positional specificity acting on positions 3, 17 and 20 of steroids and regulates the metabolism of hormones like estrogens and androgens (PubMed:10998348). Works in concert with the 5-alpha/5-beta-steroid reductases to convert steroid hormones into the 3-alpha/5-alpha and 3-alpha/5-beta-tetrahydrosteroids. Catalyzes the inactivation of the most potent androgen 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone (5-alpha-DHT) to 5-alpha-androstane-3-alpha,17-beta-diol (3-alpha-diol) (PubMed:15929998, PubMed:17034817, PubMed:17442338, PubMed:8573067). Also specifically able to produce 17beta-hydroxy-5alpha-androstan-3-one/5alphaDHT (PubMed:10998348). May also reduce conjugated steroids such as 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone sulfate (PubMed:19218247). Displays affinity for bile acids (PubMed:8486699).

Known Applications & Suggested Dilutions

  • Western Blot (1-2ug/ml)
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed) (1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT)(Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95&degC followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes)
  • Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.

Key References

  • Binstock, J.M., et al. 1992. Res. Commun. 187: 760-766

Storage & Stability

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8°C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80°C. Antibody is stable for 24 months. Non-hazardous. No MSDS required.

Limitations

This antibody is available for research use only and is not approved for use in diagnosis.

Supplied as

200ug/ml of Ab Purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0mg/ml.

Warranty

There are no warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond this description. Company is not liable for any personal injury or economic loss resulting from this product.

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