Molecular weight (DA)
16kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human protein . at AA range: 70-150
Specificity
PA21B Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a secreted member of the phospholipase A2 (PLA2) class of enzymes, which is produced by the pancreatic acinar cells. The encoded calcium-dependent enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of the sn-2 position of membrane glycerophospholipids to release arachidonic acid (AA) and lysophospholipids. AA is subsequently converted by downstream metabolic enzymes to several bioactive lipophilic compounds (eicosanoids), including prostaglandins (PGs) and leukotrienes (LTs). The enzyme may be involved in several physiological processes including cell contraction, cell proliferation and pathological response. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2013],
Function
catalytic activity:Phosphatidylcholine + H(2)O = 1-acylglycerophosphocholine + a carboxylate.,cofactor:Binds 1 calcium ion per subunit.,function:PA2 catalyzes the calcium-dependent hydrolysis of the 2-acyl groups in 3-sn-phosphoglycerides.,similarity:Belongs to the phospholipase A2 family.,
Gene Name
PLA2G1B PLA2 PLA2A PPLA2
Protein name
Phospholipase A2 (EC 3.1.1.4) (Group IB phospholipase A2) (Phosphatidylcholine 2-acylhydrolase 1B)
Fields
>>Glycerophospholipid metabolism;>>Ether lipid metabolism;>>Arachidonic acid metabolism;>>Linoleic acid metabolism;>>alpha-Linolenic acid metabolism;>>Metabolic pathways;>>Ras signaling pathway;>>Vascular smooth muscle contraction;>>Pancreatic secretion;>>Fat digestion and absorption
Human protein sequence Database
P04054
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9Z0Y2
Rat protein sequence database
P04055
Cellular localization
Secreted . Secreted from pancreatic acinar cells in its inactive form.
Tissue expression
Selectively expressed in pancreas, lung, liver and kidney. Also detected at lower levels in ovary and testis.