GS61
GST A2-2, Recombinant Human
Synonym(s):
GST2, GTA2, GTH2, glutathione S-transferase alpha 2
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UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.26
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biological source
human
Quality Level
recombinant
expressed in E. coli
Assay
>95% (SDS-PAGE)
form
frozen liquid
specific activity
15.95 units/mg protein
mol wt
23 kDa
concentration
1.52 mg/mL
storage temp.
−70°C
Gene Information
human ... GSTA2(2939)
General description
using spectrophotometric determination of 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (CDNB) conjugation with reduced glutathione (1 mM) in 100 mM NaPO4 (pH 6.5) at 30°C.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Glutathione S-transferase alpha 2 (GSTA2) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSTA2 gene. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are a family of enzymes that play an important role in detoxification by catalyzing the conjugation of many hydrophobic and electrophilic compounds with reduced glutathione. Based on their biochemical, immunologic, and structural properties, cytosolic and membrane-bound forms of glutathione S-transferase are encoded by two distinct supergene families. At present, eight distinct classes of the soluble cytoplasmic mammalian glutathione S-transferases have been identified: alpha, kappa, mu, omega, pi, sigma, theta and zeta. The GSTs are thought to function in xenobiotic metabolism and play a role in susceptibility to cancer, and other diseases.
The genes encoding these enzymes are known to be highly polymorphic. These genetic variations can change an individual′s susceptibility to carcinogens and toxins as well as affect the toxicity and efficacy of some drugs. This gene encodes a glutathione S-tranferase belonging to the alpha class. The alpha class genes, located in a cluster mapped to chromosome 6, are the most abundantly expressed glutathione S-transferases in liver. In addition to metabolizing bilirubin and certain anti-cancer drugs in the liver, the alpha class of these enzymes exhibit glutathione peroxidase activity thereby protecting the cells from reactive oxygen species and the products of peroxidation.
Storage and Stability
The enzyme should be used by the end-user customer within 1 year of receipt.
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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