Product Information
Molecular Weight56057Da
Protein NameTryptophan 5-hydroxylase 2
Human Gene Id121278
Human Swiss Prot NoQ8IWU9
Mouse Gene Id216343
Mouse Swiss Prot NoQ8CGV2
Rat Gene Id317675
Rat Swiss Prot NoQ8CGU9
SpecificityTPH2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of TPH2 protein.
FormulationLiquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Concentration1 mg/ml
Storage Stability-20°C/1 year
Other NameTPH2; NTPH; Tryptophan 5-hydroxylase 2; Neuronal tryptophan hydroxylase; Tryptophan 5-monooxygenase 2
Observed Band(KD)56
Functioncatalytic activity:L-tryptophan + tetrahydrobiopterin + O(2) = 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan + 4a-hydroxytetrahydrobiopterin.,cofactor:Fe(2+) ion.,disease:Genetic variation in TPH2 may influence susceptibility to major depressive disorder (MDD) [MIM:608516].,pathway:Aromatic compound metabolism; serotonin biosynthesis; serotonin from L-tryptophan: step 1/2.,similarity:Belongs to the biopterin-dependent aromatic amino acid hydroxylase family.,similarity:Contains 1 ACT domain.,tissue specificity:Brain specific.,
Subcellular Locationcytosol,neuron projection,
ExpressionAmygdala,PCR rescued clones,
Backgroundtryptophan hydroxylase 2(TPH2) Homo sapiens This gene encodes a member of the pterin-dependent aromatic acid hydroxylase family. The encoded protein catalyzes the first and rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of serotonin, an important hormone and neurotransmitter. Mutations in this gene may be associated with psychiatric diseases such as bipolar affective disorder and major depression. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016],