DCT Polyclonal Antibody
- SPECIFICATION
- CITATIONS
- PROTOCOLS
- BACKGROUND
Application ![]()
| WB |
---|---|
Primary Accession | P40126 |
Reactivity | Human, Mouse |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Calculated MW | 59145 Da |
Gene ID | 1638 |
---|---|
Other Names | L-dopachrome tautomerase (DCT) (DT) (EC 5.3.3.12) (L-dopachrome Delta-isomerase) (Tyrosinase-related protein 2) (TRP-2) (TRP2) |
Dilution | WB~~WB 1:500-2000, ELISA 1:10000-20000 |
Format | Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. |
Storage Conditions | -20℃ |
Name | DCT (HGNC:2709) |
---|---|
Synonyms | TYRP2 |
Function | Plays a role in melanin biosynthesis (PubMed:33100333). Catalyzes the conversion of L-dopachrome into 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2- carboxylic acid (DHICA). |
Cellular Location | Melanosome membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Melanosome {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P29812}. Note=Proper trafficking to melanosome is regulated by SGSM2, ANKRD27, RAB9A, RAB32 and RAB38 {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P29812} |

Thousands of laboratories across the world have published research that depended on the performance of antibodies from Abcepta to advance their research. Check out links to articles that cite our products in major peer-reviewed journals, organized by research category.
info@abcepta.com, and receive a free "I Love Antibodies" mug.
Provided below are standard protocols that you may find useful for product applications.
Background
Catalyzes the conversion of L-dopachrome into 5,6- dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA) (PubMed:8306979). Involved in regulating eumelanin and phaeomelanin levels.

If you have used an Abcepta product and would like to share how it has performed, please click on the "Submit Review" button and provide the requested information. Our staff will examine and post your review and contact you if needed.
If you have any additional inquiries please email technical services at tech@abcepta.com.