DCT Antibody (N-term)
Affinity Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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- PROTOCOLS
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| FC, IHC-P, WB, E |
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Primary Accession | P40126 |
Reactivity | Human |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
Calculated MW | 59145 Da |
Antigen Region | 62-89 aa |
Gene ID | 1638 |
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Other Names | L-dopachrome tautomerase, DCT, DT, L-dopachrome Delta-isomerase, Tyrosinase-related protein 2, TRP-2, TRP2, DCT, TYRP2 |
Target/Specificity | This DCT antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 62-89 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human DCT. |
Dilution | WB~~1:1000 IHC-P~~1:10~50 FC~~1:10~50 |
Format | Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification. |
Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
Precautions | DCT Antibody (N-term) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | DCT (HGNC:2709) |
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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} |

Provided below are standard protocols that you may find useful for product applications.
Background
DCT is involved in regulating eumelanin and phaeomelanin levels.
References
Nishihira,J., et.al., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 243 (2), 538-544 (1998)

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