Anti-HEXA Antibody Picoband® 0,00647 Vervoeging

HEXA (hexosaminidase A (alpha polypeptide) ) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the HEXA gene. Hexosaminidase A and the cofactor GM2 activator protein catalyze the degradation of the GM2 gangliosides and other molecules containing terminal N-acetyl hexosamines The HEXA gene encodes the alpha subunit of hexosaminidase A, a lysosomal enzyme involved in the breakdown of gangliosides. The HEXA gene is mapped on 15q23. Even though the alpha and beta subunits of hexosaminidase A can both cleave GalNAc residues, only the alpha subunit is able to hydrolyze GM2 gangliosides. The alpha subunit contains a key residue, Arg-424, which is essential for binding the N-acetyl-neuramanic residue of GM2 gangliosides. Chimeric constructs were expressed in HeLa cells and selected constructs were produced in the baculovirus expression system to determine their ability to degrade GM2 ganglioside in the presence of GM2 activator protein. Their results allowed them to define 2 noncontiguous sequences in the alpha subunit (amino acids 1-191 and 403-529) which, when substituted into analogous positions in the beta subunit, conferred activity against the sulfated substrate.

Beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha;3.2.1.52; Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase subunit alpha; Hexosaminidase subunit A; N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase subunit alpha; HEXA

HEXA

3073

P06865

Human

No cross-reactivity with other proteins

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human HEXA, different from the related mouse sequence by three amino acids, and from the related rat sequences by four amino acids.

Expressed in various epithelial tissues. Abundantly expressed in liver and kidney, and to a lesser extent in lung. The tissue distribution of isoforms 1 and 1B is distinct. .

Flow Cytometry

Neurodegenerative Disease, Neurogenesis, Neurology Process, Neuroscience, Organelles, Subcellular Markers, Tags & Cell Markers

Immunogen affinity purified.

Liquid

Responsible for the degradation of GM2 gangliosides, and a variety of other molecules containing terminal N-acetyl hexosamines, in the brain and other tissues. The form B is active against certain oligosaccharides. The form S has no measurable activity.

1. Akli, S., Chomel, J.-C., Lacorte, J.-M., Bachner, L., Poenaru, A., Poenaru, L. Ten novel mutations in the HEXA gene in non-Jewish Tay-Sachs patients. Hum. Molec. Genet. 2: 61-67, 1993. 2. Beutler, E., Kuhl, W., Comings, D. Hexosaminidase isozyme in type O Gm2 gangliosidosis (Sandhoff-Jatzkewitz disease) . Am. J. Hum. Genet. 27: 628-638, 1975. 3. Chern, C. J., Beutler, E., Kuhl, W., Gilbert, F., Mellman, W. J., Croce, C. M. Characterization of heteropolymeric hexosaminidase A in human x mouse hybrid cells. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 73: 3637-3640, 1976.

At -20 ̊C for one year from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Protect from light.

60703 MW

No cross reactivity with other proteins.

6

Beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha

Lysosome.

Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 20 family.

Beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha

Rabbit IgG

Each vial contains 50% glycerol, 0.9% NaCl, 0.2% Na2HPO4, 0.02% NaN3.