Recombinant Human TDO2 T7

The tetramer binds two molecules of protoheme IV. It is a homotetramer involved in tryptophan catabolism. There is a broad specificity towards tryptamine and derivatives including D- and L-tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan and serotonin. This gene encodes a heme enzyme that plays a critical role in tryptophan metabolism by catalyzing the first and rate-limiting step of the kynurenine pathway. Increased activity of the encoded protein and subsequent kynurenine production may also play a role in cancer through the suppression of anti tumor immune responses, and single nucleotide polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with autism.

46.7 kDa (Calculated)