Partial recombinant corresponding to aa201-300 from human OCA2 (AAH12097) with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26kD.
Could be involved in the transport of tyrosine, the precursor to melanin synthesis, within the melanocyte. Regulates the pH of melanosome and the melanosome maturation. One of the components of the mammalian pigmentary system. Seems to regulate the post-translational processing of tyrosinase, which catalyzes the limiting reaction in melanin synthesis. May serve as a key control point at which ethnic skin color variation is determined. Major determinant of brown and/or blue eye color. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. AA Sequence: GKLWQLLALSPLENYSVNLSSHVDSTLLQVDLAGALVASGPSRPGREEHIVVELTQADALGSRWRRPQQVTHNWTVYLNPRRSEHSVMSRTFEVLTRETV Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
