Reactive species
Human;Mouse;Rat
Protein name
Retinal dehydrogenase 2
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human ALDH1A2. AA range:412-461
Specificity
ALDH1A2 Monoclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of ALDH1A2 protein.
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Monoclonal, Mouse,IgG
Dilution rate
WB: 1/500 - 1/2000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Other name
ALDH1A2; RALDH2; Retinal dehydrogenase 2; RALDH 2; RalDH2; Aldehyde dehydrogenase family 1 member A2; Retinaldehyde-specific dehydrogenase type 2; RALDH(II)
Background
This protein belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenase family of proteins. The product of this gene is an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of retinoic acid (RA) from retinaldehyde. Retinoic acid, the active derivative of vitamin A (retinol), is a hormonal signaling molecule that functions in developing and adult tissues. The studies of a similar mouse gene suggest that this enzyme and the cytochrome CYP26A1, concurrently establish local embryonic retinoic acid levels which facilitate posterior organ development and prevent spina bifida. Four transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011],
Function
catalytic activity:Retinal + NAD(+) + H(2)O = retinoate + NADH.,function:Recognizes as substrates free retinal and cellular retinol-binding protein-bound retinal. Does metabolize octanal and decanal but does not metabolize citral, benzaldehyde, acetaldehyde and propanal efficiently.,pathway:Cofactor metabolism; retinol metabolism.,similarity:Belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenase family.,subunit:Homotetramer.,
