Rat Indoleamine-2,3-Dioxygenase (IDO) ELISA Kit | IDO elisa kit
Rat Indoleamine-2,3-Dioxygenase (IDO) ELISA Kit
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
enzyme which catalyzes degradation of L-tryptophan to N-formylkynurenine; human homolog is induced by gamma-interferon and is believed to be involved in that agent's tumor antiproliferative effects [RGD, Feb 2006]
Uniprot Description
Catalyzes the first and rate limiting step of the catabolism of the essential amino acid tryptophan along the kynurenine pathway. Involved in the peripheral immune tolerance, contributing to maintain homeostasis by preventing autoimmunity or immunopathology that would result from uncontrolled and overreacting immune responses. Tryptophan shortage inhibits T lymphocytes division and accumulation of tryptophan catabolites induces T-cell apoptosis and differentiation of regulatory T-cells. Acts as a suppressor of anti-tumor immunity. Limits the growth of intracellular pathogens by depriving tryptophan. Protects the fetus from maternal immune rejection.