Sphingomyelinases (SMases) catalyze the hydrolysis of sphingomyelin to produce ceramide and phosphocholine (1).
Ceramide is an important bioactive lipid triggering signal transduction involved in cell proliferation, apoptosis and differentiation (1,2).
A number of SMases have been described and categorized based on their optimum pH activity, cation dependence, tissue distribution, and subcellular localization (1).
These include a lysosomal acid SMase, a Zn++-dependent secreted acid SMase, a membrane-bound Mg++-dependent neutral SMase, a Mg++-independent neutral SMase, and an alkaline SMase.
nSMase1 (also termed SMPD2) is a Mg++-dependent neutral SMase that is widely expressed and predominantly localized to the endoplasmic reticulum (3,4).
This protein has also been shown to have lyso-platelet activating factor (PAF) phospholipase C activity (5).
A second neutral SMase, nSMase2 (also termed SMPD3) is predominantly expressed in the brain (6).
The activity of neutral SMases is regulated by oxidative stress, chemotherapeutic drugs, inflammatory cytokines, and apoptotic stimuli (1).
Analysis of single and double knockouts of the SMPD2 and SMPD3 has revealed that loss of both genes leads to complete loss of neutral SMase activity with developmental defects observed with loss of nSMase2 (7,8).
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size:100ul
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by affinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Specificity:Recognizes SMPD2. Species Crossreactivity: human, mouse, rat
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen:Recombinant protein corresponding to human SMPD2.