Molecular weight (DA)
60kD
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human DCT. AA range:51-100
Specificity
TRP2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of TRP2 protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. Immunofluorescence: 1/200 - 1/1000. ELISA: 1/40000. Not yet tested in other applications.
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
catalytic activity:L-dopachrome = 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylate.,cofactor:Binds 2 zinc ions per subunit.,function:Involved in regulating eumelanin and phaeomelanin levels.,pathway:Pigment biosynthesis; melanin biosynthesis.,similarity:Belongs to the tyrosinase family.,subunit:Tyrosinase, TYRP1 and TYRP2 may form a multienzyme complex.,
Function
catalytic activity:L-dopachrome = 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylate.,cofactor:Binds 2 zinc ions per subunit.,function:Involved in regulating eumelanin and phaeomelanin levels.,pathway:Pigment biosynthesis; melanin biosynthesis.,similarity:Belongs to the tyrosinase family.,subunit:Tyrosinase, TYRP1 and TYRP2 may form a multienzyme complex.,
Protein name
L-dopachrome tautomerase
Other name
DCT; TYRP2; L-dopachrome tautomerase; DCT; DT; L-dopachrome Delta-isomerase; Tyrosinase-related protein 2; TRP-2; TRP2
Fields
>>Tyrosine metabolism;>>Metabolic pathways;>>Melanogenesis
Human protein sequence Database
P40126
Mouse protein sequence database
P29812
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Melanosome membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Melanosome . Proper trafficking to melanosome is regulated by SGSM2, ANKRD27, RAB9A, RAB32 and RAB38. .
Tissue expression
Liver,Lymphnode melanoma metastases,Mammary gland,Melanoma,