Cyclooxygenase (Cox) is the key enzyme in conversion of arachidonic acid to PGs, and two isoforms, Cox-1 and Cox-2, have been identified. Cox-2 gene encodes an inducible prostaglandin synthase enzyme that is overexpressed in adenocarcinomas and other tumors. Deletion of the murine Cox-2 gene in Min mice reduced the incidence of intestinal tumors, suggesting that it is required for tumorigenesis. This gene is localized to sites associated with retinal blood vessels, and plays an important role in blood vessel formation in the retina. And the glucocorticoid receptor suppression of COX-2 is also crucial for curtailing lethal immune activation, and suggests new therapeutic approaches for regulation of T-cell-mediated inflammatory diseases.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids 365-397 (AEFNTLYHWHPLLPDTFQIHDQKYNYQQFIYNN) from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the PTGS2 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Antigen
COX2
Uniprot
P35354
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2.5% BSA, 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the PTGS2 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.