Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 Active Protein | ALDH2 active protein
Recombinant Human Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2
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Introduction: ALDH2 is part of the aldehyde dehydrogenase family of proteins which catalyze the chemical transformation from acetaldehyde to acetic acid. ALDH2 is the second enzyme of the major oxidative pathway of alcohol metabolism. ALDH2 has 2 major liver isoforms: cytosolic and mitochondrial, which differ by their electrophoretic mobilities, kinetic properties, and subcellular localizations. Nearly all Caucasians have 2 major isozymes, whereas roughly 50% of Orientals have only the cytosolic isozyme, omitting the mitochondrial isozyme. The extremely higher rate of acute alcohol intoxication with Orientals compared to Caucasians is due to the fact of the absence of mitochondrial isozyme. ALDH2 has a low Km for acetaldehydes, and is localized in mitochondrial matrix.
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NCBI Description
This protein belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenase family of proteins. Aldehyde dehydrogenase is the second enzyme of the major oxidative pathway of alcohol metabolism. Two major liver isoforms of aldehyde dehydrogenase, cytosolic and mitochondrial, can be distinguished by their electrophoretic mobilities, kinetic properties, and subcellular localizations. Most Caucasians have two major isozymes, while approximately 50% of Orientals have the cytosolic isozyme but not the mitochondrial isozyme. A remarkably higher frequency of acute alcohol intoxication among Orientals than among Caucasians could be related to the absence of a catalytically active form of the mitochondrial isozyme. The increased exposure to acetaldehyde in individuals with the catalytically inactive form may also confer greater susceptibility to many types of cancer. This gene encodes a mitochondrial isoform, which has a low Km for acetaldehydes, and is localized in mitochondrial matrix. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.[provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011]
Uniprot Description
ALDH2: This protein belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenase family of proteins. Aldehyde dehydrogenase is the second enzyme of the major oxidative pathway of alcohol metabolism. Two major liver isoforms of aldehyde dehydrogenase, cytosolic and mitochondrial, can be distinguished by their electrophoretic mobilities, kinetic properties, and subcellular localizations. Most Caucasians have two major isozymes, while approximately 50% of Orientals have the cytosolic isozyme but not the mitochondrial isozyme. A remarkably higher frequency of acute alcohol intoxication among Orientals than among Caucasians could be related to the absence of a catalytically active form of the mitochondrial isozyme. The increased exposure to acetaldehyde in individuals with the catalytically inactive form may also confer greater susceptibility to many types of cancer. This gene encodes a mitochondrial isoform, which has a low Km for acetaldehydes, and is localized in mitochondrial matrix. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.[provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011]
Protein type: Amino Acid Metabolism - lysine degradation; Amino Acid Metabolism - arginine and proline; Oxidoreductase; Amino Acid Metabolism - tryptophan; Carbohydrate Metabolism - propanoate; Carbohydrate Metabolism - pyruvate; Carbohydrate Metabolism - butanoate; EC 1.2.1.3; Amino Acid Metabolism - histidine; Mitochondrial; Lipid Metabolism - glycerolipid; Lipid Metabolism - fatty acid; Carbohydrate Metabolism - glycolysis and gluconeogenesis; Carbohydrate Metabolism - ascorbate and aldarate; Amino Acid Metabolism - valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation; Secondary Metabolites Metabolism - limonene and pinene degradation; Other Amino Acids Metabolism - beta-alanine
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12q24.2
Cellular Component: mitochondrial matrix
Molecular Function: aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD) activity; electron carrier activity; aldehyde dehydrogenase [NAD(P)+] activity
Biological Process: synaptic transmission; ethanol catabolic process; xenobiotic metabolic process; alcohol metabolic process; carbohydrate metabolic process; ethanol oxidation; neurotransmitter biosynthetic process
Disease: Alcohol Sensitivity, Acute
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Product Notes
The ALDH2 aldh2 (Catalog #AAA143867) is an Active Protein produced from E Coli and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The amino acid sequence is listed below: MSAAATQAVP APNQQPEVFC NQIFINNEWH DAVSRKTFPT VNPSTGEVIC QVAEGDKEDV DKAVKAARAA FQLGSPWRRM DASHRGRLLN RLADLIERDR TYLAALETLD NGKPYVISYL VDLDMVLKCL RYYAGWADKY HGKTIPIDGD FFSYTRHEPV GVCGQIIPWN FPLLMQAWKL GPALATGNVV VMKVAEQTPL TALYVANLIK EAGFPPGVVN IVPGFGPTAG AAIASHEDVD KVAFTGSTEI GRVIQVAAGS SNLKRVTLEL GGKSPNIIMS DADMDWAVEQ AHFALFFNQG QCCCAGSRTF VQEDIYDEFV ERSVARAKSR VVGNPFDSKT EQGPQVDETQ FKKILGYINT GKQEGAKLLC GGGIAADRGY FIQPTVFGDV QDGMTIAKEE IFGPVMQILK FKTIEEVVGR ANNSTYGLAA AVFTKDLDKA NYLSQALQAG TVWVNCYDVF GAQSPFGGYK MSGSGRELGE YGLQAYTEVK TVTVKVPQKN S. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2, Active Protein" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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