Reactive species
Human;Mouse;Rat;Monkey
Protein name
Tryptophan 5-hydroxylase 2
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human TPH2. AA range:4-53
Specificity
TPH2 Monoclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of TPH2 protein.
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Monoclonal, Mouse,IgG
Dilution rate
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Other name
TPH2; NTPH; Tryptophan 5-hydroxylase 2; Neuronal tryptophan hydroxylase; Tryptophan 5-monooxygenase 2
Background
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. Mutations in this gene may be associated with psychiatric diseases such as bipolar affective disorder and major depression. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016],
Function
catalytic activity:L-tryptophan + tetrahydrobiopterin + O(2) = 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan + 4a-hydroxytetrahydrobiopterin.,cofactor:Fe(2+) ion.,disease:Genetic variation in TPH2 may influence susceptibility to major depressive disorder (MDD) [MIM:608516].,pathway:Aromatic compound metabolism; serotonin biosynthesis; serotonin from L-tryptophan: step 1/2.,similarity:Belongs to the biopterin-dependent aromatic amino acid hydroxylase family.,similarity:Contains 1 ACT domain.,tissue specificity:Brain specific.,
