UGP2 (NM_006759) Human Recombinant Protein

The enzyme encoded by this gene is an important intermediary in mammalian carbohydrate interconversions. It transfers a glucose moiety from glucose-1-phosphate to MgUTP and forms UDP-glucose and MgPPi. In liver and muscle tissue, UDP-glucose is a direct precursor of glycogen; in lactating mammary gland it is converted to UDP-galactose which is then converted to lactose. The eukaryotic enzyme has no significant sequence similarity to the prokaryotic enzyme. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism, Galactose metabolism, Metabolic pathways, Pentose and glucuronate interconversions, Starch and sucrose metabolism

Amino sugar and nucleotide sugar metabolism, Galactose metabolism, Metabolic pathways, Pentose and glucuronate interconversions, Starch and sucrose metabolism

Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.