Anti-COX1/Cyclooxygenase 1/PTGS1 Antibody Picoband®

Cyclooxygenase 1 (COX1), also known as Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase (PTGS1) or mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1, is the key enzyme in prostaglandin biosynthesis. The gene was approximately 40 kb long, with 11 protein-coding exons. There were 599 amino acid residues with a calculated molecular mass of approximately 68 kD. By analysis of a human/hamster somatic hybrid DNA panel, it was demonstrated that the PTGS1 gene maps to chromosome 9. Human prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase exhibited 91% amino acid identity with the sheep enzyme. Prostaglandin synthase 1 gene disruption in mice reduces arachidonic acid-induced inflammation and indomethacin-induced gastric ulceration.

Prostaglandin G/H synthase 1;1.14.99.1; Cyclooxygenase-1; COX-1; Prostaglandin H2 synthase 1; PGH synthase 1; PGHS-1; PHS 1; Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 1; PTGS1; COX1

E.coli-derived human COX1 recombinant protein (Position: E318-L599) . Human COX1 shares 90% and 89% amino acid (aa) sequences identity with mouse and rat COX1, respectively.

Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Cancer Metabolism, Cardiovascular, Endocrine Metabolism, Heart Disease, Hormone Biosynthesis, Immunology, Innate Immunity, Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism, Lipid Signaling, Macrophage/Inflammation, Metabolic Signaling Pathway, Metabolic Signaling Pathways, Metabolism, Oxidative Stress, Pathways and Processes, Platelets, Redox Metabolism, Signal Transduction, Signaling Pathway

Converts arachidonate to prostaglandin H2 (PGH2), a committed step in prostanoid synthesis. Involved in the constitutive production of prostanoids in particular in the stomach and platelets. In gastric epithelial cells, it is a key step in the generation of prostaglandins, such as prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which plays an important role in cytoprotection. In platelets, it is involved in the generation of thromboxane A2 (TXA2), which promotes platelet activation and aggregation, vasoconstriction and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells.

Store at -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.