This gene encodes the enzyme that metabolizes thiopurine drugs via S-adenosyl-L-methionine as the S-methyl donor and S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine as a byproduct. Thiopurine drugs such as 6-mercaptopurine are used as chemotherapeutic agents. Genetic polymorphisms that affect this enzymatic activity are correlated with variations in sensitivity and toxicity to such drugs within individuals. A pseudogene for this locus is located on chromosome 18q. [provided by RefSeq]
Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 1ug/ml Immunofluorescence: 10ug/ml Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MDGTRTSLDIEEYSDTEVQKNQVLTLEEWQDKWVNGKTAFHQEQGHQLLKKHLDTFLKGKSGLRVFFPLCGKAVEMKWFADRGHSVVGVEISELGIQEFFTEQNLSYSEEPITEIPGTKVFKSSSGNISLYCCSIFDLPRTNIGKFDMIWDRGALVAINPGDRKCYADTMFSLLGKKFQYLLCVLSYDPTKHPGPPFYVPHAEIERLFGKICNIRRLEKVDAFEERHKSWGIDCLFEKLYLLTEK
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Full length recombinant corresponding to aa1-245 from human TPMT (AAH05339) with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26kD.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human TPMT.