This gene encodes a membrane-associated enzyme located at a branch point in the mevalonate pathway. The encoded protein is the first specific enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis, catalyzing the dimerization of two molecules of farnesyl diphosphate in a two-step reaction to form squalene.
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Clonality
polyclonal
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase 1
Isotype
IgG
Molecular Weight
48 kDa
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Synonyms
SQS
Uniprot
P37268
Gene Id
2222
Research Area
Metabolism
Form
liquid
Format
liquid
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified
Purity
>=95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Storage
PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3, -20°C for 12 months (Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.)