Summary
Application
WB, FC, ICC/IF, IP
Basic Information
Immunogen
A synthesized peptide derived from human Aldo-keto Reductase 1C3/AKR1C3.
Application Notes
The COA includes recommended starting dilutions, optimal dilutions should be determined by the end user.
Application | Note |
IF(ICC) | 1:50-1:200 |
IP | 1:30 |
WB | 1:500-1:1,000 |
FC | 1:50 |
Formulations & Storage [For reference only, actual COA shall prevail!]
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 50% glycerol
Preservative
0.02% sodium azide
Concentration
Batch dependent
Storage
Store at +4°C short term (1-2 weeks). Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid repeated freezethaw cycles.
Target
Introduction
This gene encodes a member of the aldo/keto reductase superfamily, which consists of more than 40 known enzymes and proteins. These enzymes catalyze the conversion of aldehydes and ketones to their corresponding alcohols by utilizing NADH and/or NADPH as cofactors. The enzymes display overlapping but distinct substrate specificity. This enzyme catalyzes the reduction of prostaglandin (PG) D2, PGH2 and phenanthrenequinone (PQ), and the oxidation of 9alpha,11beta-PGF2 to PGD2. It may play an important role in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases such as asthma, and may also have a role in controlling cell growth and/or differentiation. This gene shares high sequence identity with three other gene members and is clustered with those three genes at chromosome 10p15-p14. Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]
Alternative Names
Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1 Member C3; Prostaglandin F Synthase; Trans-1,2-Dihydrobenzene-1,2-Diol Dehydrogenase; 3-Alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, Type II; Testosterone 17-Beta-Dehydrogenase 5; Chlordecone Reductase Homolog HAKRb; Dihydrodiol Dehydrogenase 3; Dihydrodiol Dehydrogenase X; 3-Alpha-HSD Type II, Brain; Indanol Dehydrogenase; HSD17B5; HA1753; PGFS; DD3; Aldo-Keto Reductase Family 1, Member C3 (3-Alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, Type II); Type IIb 3-Alpha Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase; 17-Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 5; 3-Alpha-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2; Hydroxysteroid (17-Beta) Dehydrogenase 5;
Function
Cytosolic aldo-keto reductase that catalyzes the NADH and NADPH-dependent reduction of ketosteroids to hydroxysteroids. Acts as a NAD(P)(H)-dependent 3-, 17- and 20-ketosteroid reductase on the steroid nucleus and side chain and regulates the metabolism of androgens, estrogens and progesterone (PubMed:10622721, PubMed:11165022, PubMed:7650035, PubMed:9415401, PubMed:9927279). Displays the ability to catalyze both oxidation and reduction in vitro, but most probably acts as a reductase in vivo since the oxidase activity measured in vitro is inhibited by physiological concentration of NADPH (PubMed:14672942, PubMed:11165022). Acts preferentially as a 17-ketosteroid reductase and has the highest catalytic efficiency of the AKR1C enzyme for the reduction of delta4-androstenedione to form testosterone (PubMed:20036328). Reduces prostaglandin (PG) D2 to 11beta-prostaglandin F2, progesterone to 20alpha-hydroxyprogesterone and estrone to 17beta-estradiol (PubMed:15047184, PubMed:20036328, PubMed:10622721, PubMed:11165022, PubMed:10998348, PubMed:19010934). Catalyzes the transformation of the potent androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT) into the less active form, 5-alpha-androstan-3-alpha,17-beta-diol (3-alpha-diol) (PubMed:10998348, PubMed:14672942, PubMed:11165022, PubMed:7650035, PubMed:9415401, PubMed:10557352). Displays also retinaldehyde reductase activity toward 9-cis-retinal (PubMed:21851338).
Biological Process
Cellular response to cadmium ion Source: UniProtKB
Cellular response to calcium ion Source: UniProtKB
Cellular response to corticosteroid stimulus Source: UniProtKB
Cellular response to jasmonic acid stimulus Source: UniProtKB
Cellular response to prostaglandin D stimulus Source: UniProtKB
Cellular response to prostaglandin stimulus Source: UniProtKB
Cellular response to reactive oxygen species Source: UniProtKB
Cellular response to starvation Source: UniProtKB
Cyclooxygenase pathway Source: Reactome
Daunorubicin metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Doxorubicin metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Farnesol catabolic process Source: UniProtKB
G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway Source: UniProtKB
Keratinocyte differentiation Source: UniProtKB
Macromolecule metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Male gonad development Source: UniProtKB
Negative regulation of retinoic acid biosynthetic process Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of cell death Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of cell population proliferation Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of endothelial cell apoptotic process Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of protein kinase B signaling Source: UniProtKB
Positive regulation of reactive oxygen species metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Progesterone metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Prostaglandin metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Regulation of retinoic acid receptor signaling pathway Source: UniProtKB
Regulation of testosterone biosynthetic process Source: UniProtKB
Renal absorption Source: UniProtKB
Response to nutrient Source: UniProtKB
Retinal metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Retinoid metabolic process Source: Reactome
Retinol metabolic process Source: GOC
Steroid metabolic process Source: UniProtKB
Testosterone biosynthetic process Source: UniProtKB
Cellular Location
Cytoplasm