Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human NPC2 AA range: 9-59
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of NPC2 at Human/Mouse
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% 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
This gene encodes a protein containing a lipid recognition domain. The encoded protein may function in regulating the transport of cholesterol through the late endosomal/lysosomal system. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Niemann-Pick disease, type C2 and frontal lobe atrophy. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
disease:Defects in NPC2 are the cause of Niemann-Pick disease type C2 (NPC2) [MIM:607625]. NPC2 is a fatal autosomal recessive hereditary disease characterized by the accumulation of low-density lipoprotein-derived cholesterol in lysosomes.,function:May be involved in the regulation of the lipid composition of sperm membranes during the maturation in the epididymis.,similarity:Belongs to the NPC2 family.,tissue specificity:Epididymis.,
Fields
>>Lysosome;>>Cholesterol metabolism
Human protein sequence Database
P61916
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9Z0J0
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Secreted . Endoplasmic reticulum . Lysosome . Interaction with cell-surface M6PR mediates endocytosis and targeting to lysosomes. .
Tissue expression
Detected in gallbladder bile (PubMed:21315718). Detected in fibroblasts, kidney, liver, spleen, small intestine, placenta and testis (at protein level) (PubMed:11125141). Epididymis.