Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (ALOX5, 5-LO, LOG5, 5-lipoxygenase)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Leukotrienes

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in TBS, 0.5% BSA, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.

Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa130-149 from human ALOX5 (KLH).

ALOX5 is a member of the lipoxygenase gene family and plays a dual role in the synthesis of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid. The encoded protein, which is expressed specifically in bone marrow-derived cells, catalyzes the conversion of arachidonic acid to 5(S)-hydroperoxy-6-trans-8, 11, 14-cis-eicosatetraenoic acid, and further to the allylic epoxide 5(S)-trans-7, 9-trans-11, 14-cis-eicosatetrenoic acid (leukotriene A4). Leukotrienes are important mediators of a number of inflammatory and allergic conditions. Mutations in the promoter region of ALOX5 gene lead to a diminished response to antileukotriene drugs used in the treatment of asthma and may also be associated with atherosclerosis and several cancers.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 10ug/ml
Optimal 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. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.