Product Information
Molecular Weight82431Da
Protein Name2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthase 2
Human Gene Id4939
Human Swiss Prot NoP29728
Mouse Gene Id246728
Mouse Swiss Prot NoE9Q9A9
Rat Gene Id363938
Rat Swiss Prot NoQ5MYU0
SpecificityOAS2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of OAS2 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 NameOAS2; 2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthase 2; (2-5')oligo(A) synthase 2; 2-5A synthase 2; p69 OAS / p71 OAS; p69OAS / p71OAS
Observed Band(KD)82
Functioncatalytic activity:Binds double-stranded RNA and polymerizes ATP into PPP(A2'P5'A)N oligomers, which activate the latent RNase L that, when activated, cleaves single-stranded RNAs.,function:May play a role in mediating resistance to virus infection, control of cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.,induction:By interferons.,similarity:Belongs to the 2-5A synthetase family.,subcellular location:Associated with different subcellular fractions such as mitochondrial, nuclear, and rough/smooth microsomal fractions.,subunit:Homodimer.,
Subcellular Locationnucleus,cytoplasm,mitochondrion,endoplasmic reticulum,cytosol,membrane,intracellular membrane-bounded organelle,perinuclear region of cytoplasm,
ExpressionBlood,Colon,Testis,Uterus,
Background2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthetase 2(OAS2) Homo sapiens This gene encodes a member of the 2-5A synthetase family, essential proteins involved in the innate immune response to viral infection. The encoded protein is induced by interferons and uses adenosine triphosphate in 2'-specific nucleotidyl transfer reactions to synthesize 2',5'-oligoadenylates (2-5As). These molecules activate latent RNase L, which results in viral RNA degradation and the inhibition of viral replication. The three known members of this gene family are located in a cluster on chromosome 12. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],