Molecular weight (DA)
60kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human GGT2 AA range: 89-139
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of GGT2 at Human
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.166% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Background
GGT2 belongs to the gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT; EC 2.3.2.2) gene family. GGT is a membrane-bound extracellular enzyme that cleaves gamma-glutamyl peptide bonds in glutathione and other peptides and transfers the gamma-glutamyl moiety to acceptors. GGT is also key to glutathione homeostasis because it provides substrates for glutathione synthesis (Heisterkamp et al., 2008 [PubMed 18357469]).[supplied by OMIM, Oct 2008],
Function
catalytic activity:(5-L-glutamyl)-peptide + an amino acid = peptide + 5-L-glutamyl amino acid.,disease:Defects in GGT1 are a cause of glutathionuria [MIM:231950]; also known as gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase deficiency. It is an autosomal recessive disease.,function:Initiates extracellular glutathione (GSH) breakdown, provides cells with a local cysteine supply and contributes to maintain intracelular GSH level. It is part of the cell antioxidant defense mechanism. Catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to amino acids and dipeptide acceptors. Alternatively, glutathione can be hydrolyzed to give Cys-Gly and gamma glutamate. Isoform 3 seems to be inactive.,function:Initiates extracellular glutathione (GSH) breakdown; catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to amino acids and dipeptide acceptors.,miscellaneous:Corresponds to the light chain of other
Other name
Gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase 2 (GGT 2) (EC 2.3.2.2) (Gamma-glutamyltransferase 2) (Glutathione hydrolase 2) (EC 3.4.19.13) [Cleaved into: Gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase 2 heavy chain; Gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase 2 light chain]
Human protein sequence Database
P36268
Mouse protein sequence database
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Cytoplasm, perinuclear region . Endoplasmic reticulum . Co-localizes with calnexin in the endoplasmic reticulum.
Tissue expression
Highly expressed in fetal and adult kidney and liver.