This gene encodes a member of the pterin-dependent aromatic acid hydroxylase family. The encoded protein catalyzes the first and rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of serotonin, an important hormone and neurotransmitter. The human genome contains two related tryptophan hydroxylases, one on chromosome 11p15-p14 and one on chromosome 12q21. This gene is expressed predominantly in the brain stem. Mutations in this gene may be associated with psychiatric diseases such as bipolar affective disorder and major depression.Bader M., Science 299:76-76(2003).Gibbs R.A., Nature 440:346-351(2006).Pandey A., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 104:2199-2204(2007).
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Synthesized non-phosphopeptide derived from Human TPH2 around the phosphorylation site of serine 19 (G-FI-S(p)-L-D).
Involvement In Disease
Major depressive disorder (MDD); Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder 7 (ADHD7)
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human, Mouse
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
This gene encodes a member of the pterin-dependent aromatic acid hydroxylase family. The encoded protein catalyzes the first and rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of serotonin, an important hormone and neurotransmitter. The human genome contains two related tryptophan hydroxylases, one on chromosome 11p15-p14 and one on chromosome 12q21. This gene is expressed predominantly in the brain stem. Mutations in this gene may be associated with psychiatric diseases such as bipolar affective disorder and major depression.
Bader M., Science 299:76-76(2003). Gibbs R.A., Nature 440:346-351(2006). Pandey A., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 104:2199-2204(2007).
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous levels of total TPH2 protein.