Reactive species
Human;Mouse;Rat
Protein name
Glutathione S-transferase Mu 1 (EC 2.5.1.18) (GST HB subunit 4) (GST class-mu 1) (GSTM1-1) (GSTM1a-1a) (GSTM1b-1b) (GTH4)
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
GSTM1 Monoclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Monoclonal, Mouse,IgG
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
Cytosolic and membrane-bound forms of glutathione S-transferase are encoded by two distinct supergene families. At present, eight distinct classes of the soluble cytoplasmic mammalian glutathione S-transferases have been identified: alpha, kappa, mu, omega, pi, sigma, theta and zeta. This gene encodes a glutathione S-transferase that belongs to the mu class. The mu class of enzymes functions in the detoxification of electrophilic compounds, including carcinogens, therapeutic drugs, environmental toxins and products of oxidative stress, by conjugation with glutathione. The genes encoding the mu class of enzymes are organized in a gene cluster on chromosome 1p13.3 and are known to be highly polymorphic. These genetic variations can change an individual's susceptibility to carcinogens and toxins as well as affect the toxicity and efficacy of certain drugs. Null mutations of this class mu g
Function
catalytic activity:RX + glutathione = HX + R-S-glutathione.,function:Conjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous and endogenous hydrophobic electrophiles.,online information:The Singapore human mutation and polymorphism database,polymorphism:There are two alleles; GSTM1A and GSTM1B which differ in position 173.,similarity:Belongs to the GST superfamily. Mu family.,similarity:Contains 1 GST C-terminal domain.,similarity:Contains 1 GST N-terminal domain.,subunit:Homodimer.,tissue specificity:Liver (at protein level).,
