Analysis Note

ControlHuman testis tissue lysate

Application

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryDevelopmental Signaling

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected PTGDS in human pons/midbrain and human cardiac myocytes.

Detect the PTGDS protein using this Anti-PTGDS validated for use in WB & IHC.

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General description

Prostaglandin-H2 D-isomerase (PTGDS), also known the Lipocalin-type prostaglandin-D synthase, catalyzes the conversion of PGH2 to PGD2. PTGDS serves both as a PGD2-synthesizing enzyme and as an extracellular transporter of various lipophilic small molecules. It is the only enzyme in the lipocalin type protein family, members of which mainly act as binding proteins. It has been shown to bind various small, lipophilic compounds such as retinoic acid, biliverdin, bilirubin, retinoic acid, and thyroid hormone and may act as a scavenger for harmful hydrophobic molecules. In cells it is localized in the endoplasm reticulum, golgi apparatus, cell membrane, and is also secreted. PTGDS is involved in several central nervous system functions, such as sedation, pain regulation and non-rapid eye movement sleep. It is suggested to be involved in development and maintenance of the blood-brain, blood-retina, and blood-aqueous humor barriers and may also play a role in maturation and maintenance of the central nervous system.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human PTGDS.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Protein A purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in human testis tissue lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.2 µg/mL of this antibody detected PTGDS in 10 µg of human testis tissue lysate.

Specificity

Other homologies: Feline (92% sequence homology), Canine (83% sequence homology), Mouse (75% sequence homology), no homology to Rat detected.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~30 kDa observed