Host: Rabbit

Target Protein: ALDH1A2

IR: Immunogen Range:441-518/518

Clonality: Polyclonal

Isotype: IgG

Entrez Gene: 8854

Swiss Prot: O94788

Source: KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human RALDH2:441-518/518 

Purification: affinity purified by Protein A

Storage: 0.01M TBS(pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.03% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol. Shipped at 4℃. Store at -20 °C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Background: ALDH1A2 belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenase family of proteins. It 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.