This gene encodes a member of the aldo/keto reductase superfamily, which consists of more than 40 known enzymes and proteins.
These enzymes catalyze the conversion of aldehydes and ketones to their corresponding alcohols by utilizing NADH and/or NADPH as cofactors.
The enzymes display overlapping but distinct substrate specificity.
This enzyme catalyzes the reduction of prostaglandin (PG) D2, PGH2 and phenanthrenequinone (PQ), and the oxidation of 9alpha,11beta-PGF2 to PGD2.
It may play an important role in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases such as asthma, and may also have a role in controlling cell growth and/or differentiation.
This gene shares high sequence identity with three other gene members and is clustered with those three genes at chromosome 10p15-p14.
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.