Prostaglandin-I synthase (EC 5.3.99.4) also known as prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin) synthase (PTGIS) or CYP8A1 is an enzyme involved in prostanoid biosynthesis that in humans is encoded by the PTGIS gene. This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. However, this protein is considered a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily on the basis of sequence similarity rather than functional similarity. This endoplasmic reticulum membrane protein catalyzes the conversion of prostglandin H2 to prostacyclin (prostaglandin I2), a potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation. An imbalance of prostacyclin and its physiological antagonist thromboxane A2 contribute to the development of myocardial infarction, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant human protein (amino acids D119-D470) was used as the immunogen for the CYP8A1 antibody.
Isotype
Rabbit IgG
Reactivity
Rat, Human, Mouse
Recombinant
No
Antigen
PTGIS
Uniprot
Q16647
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose
Concentration
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the CYP8A1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
Direct ELISA, FACS, WB
Dilution
Western blot: 1-2ug/ml,Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells,Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml