Background:

Dopamine β-hydroxylase (DBH) catalyzes the conversion of dopamine to noradrenaline in the biosynthesis of catecholamines. DBH is selectively expressed in noradrenergic and adrenergic neurons, as well as in neuroendocrine cells, and it serves as a specific protein marker for noradrenergic processes. The active form of DBH is a homotetramer, which is found in the lumen of synaptic vesicles of corresponding nerve cells, where it localizes to both the membrane and cytosol. DBH is induced by nerve growth factor and insulin growth factor-1 and is regulated by intracellular second messengers protein kinase A, cyclic AMP, diacyl glycerol and Ca2+. Expression of DBH is transcriptionally mediated by Sp1, CREB and AP-1 proteins including c-Fos, c-Jun and JunD.

Specificity:

DBH polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of DBH protein.

Alternative names:

Dopamine beta-hydroxylase; Dopamine beta-monooxygenase; Soluble dopamine beta-hydroxylase

Species reactivity:

Human,Mouse,Rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 445-490 of Human DBH.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 69, 78, 84 kDa

Applications:

WB

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:1000

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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