Plays a key role in steroid hormone synthesis by enhancing the metabolism of cholesterol into pregnenolone. Mediates the transfer of cholesterol from the outer mitochondrial membrane to the inner mitochondrial membrane where it is cleaved to pregnenolone. (UniProt)
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
A portion of amino acids 39-108 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for this StAR antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
Optimal dilution of the StAR antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Uniprot
P49675
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the StAR antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
IHC-P
Description
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT