This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This endoplasmic reticulum protein is expressed in the brain, where it converts cholesterol to 24S-hydroxycholesterol. While cholesterol cannot pass the blood-brain barrier, 24S-hydroxycholesterol can be secreted in the brain into the circulation to be retued to the liver for catabolism.
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Clonality
polyclonal
Description
Involved in the tuover of cholesterol. It converts cholesterol into 24S-hydroxycholesterol and, to a lesser extent, 25-hydroxycholesterol. Has also activity with xenobiotic compounds, such as clotrimazole.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
cytochrome P450, family 46, subfamily A, polypeptide 1
Isotype
IgG
Molecular Weight
57 kDa
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Synonyms
CYP46
Uniprot
Q9Y6A2
Gene Id
10858
Research Area
Developmental biology, Metabolism
Form
liquid
Format
liquid
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified
Purity
>=95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3, -20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)