Human RPE65 blocking peptide

Product Overview

Blocking/Immunizing peptide for anti-RPE65 antibody

Target

RPE65

Nature

Synthetic

Tag/Conjugate

Unconjugated

Application Notes

For in vitro research use only. Not intended for any diagnostic or therapeutic purpose. Not for human or animal consumption.

Format

Lyophilized powder

Preservative

None

Storage

Shipped at ambient temperature, store at -20°C.

Entrez Gene ID

Antigen Description

This gene encodes a protein which is located in the retinal pigment epithelium and is involved in the production of 11-cis retinal and in visual pigment regeneration. There are two forms of this protein, a soluble form called sRPE65, and a palmitoylated, membrane-bound form known as mRPE65. mRPE65 serves as the palmitoyl donor for lecithin retinol acyl transferase (LRAT), the enzyme that catalyzes the vitamin A to all trans retinol step of the chromophore regeneration process. Both mRPE65 and sRPE65 also serve as regulatory proteins, with the ratio and concentrations of these molecules playing a role in the inhibition of 11-cis retinal synthesis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Leber congenital amaurosis type 2 (LCA2) and retinitis pigmentosa. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Function

all-trans-retinyl-palmitate hydrolase activity; hydrolase activity; isomerase activity; metal ion binding;

Synonyms

RPE65; retinal pigment epithelium-specific protein 65kDa; retinal pigment epithelium specific protein (65kD) , RP20; retinoid isomerohydrolase; all trans retinyl palmitate hydrolase; LCA2; rd12; retinol isomerase; p63; RBP-binding membrane protein; all-trans-retinyl-palmitate hydrolase; retinitis pigmentosa 20 (autosomal recessive); retinal pigment epithelium-specific 65 kDa protein; RP20; mRPE65; sRPE65;