CYP19A1 (r.CYP19A1, CYP19, Arom, ARO, ARO1, Aromatase, CYPXIX, Cytochrome P-450AROM, Estrogen synthasearomatase, CPV1, CYAR, P-450AROM, cytochrome P450, subfamily XIX (aromatization of androgens))

CYP19A1, also called Aromatase, is an enzyme responsible for a key step in the biosynthesis of estrogens. It is a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily, which are monooxygenases that catalyze many reactions involved in steroidogenesis. In particular, aromatase is responsible for the aromatization of androgens into estrogens. The CYP19 gene spans at least 70 kb of genomic DNA and contains 10 exons. By in situ hybridization, the ARO gene is mapped to 15q21.1.The aromatase enzyme can be found in many tissues including gonads, brain, adipose tissue, placenta, blood vessels, skin, bone, and endometrium, as well as in tissue of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, breast cancer, and endometrial cancer. It is an important factor in sexual development. Some bodybuilders taking steroids also take antiaromatase supplements to prevent excess testosterone conversion into estrogens, which can cause gynecomastia.\n\nUniProt Number:\nP22443\n\nGene ID:\nCYP19A1\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin).\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Handling:\nStore at -20?C for one year. After reconstitution, store at 4?C for one month. Can also be aliquoted and stored frozen at -20?C for long term.\nAvoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

145114

Size

100ug

Applications

IHC, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Rat

Form

Supplied as a lyophilized powder. Each vial contains 5mg BSA, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg Thimerosal, 0.05mg NaN3. Reconstitution: Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1. Chen, S., Besman, M. J., Sparkes, R. S., Zollman, S., Klisak, I., Mohandas, T., Hall, P. F., Shively, J. E.Human aromatase: cDNA cloning, Southern blot analysis, and assignment of the gene to chromosome 15.DNA 7: 27-38, 1988.\n2. Harada, N., Ogawa, H., Shozu, M., Yamada, K., Suhara, K., Nishida, E., Takagi, Y.Biochemical and molecular genetic analyses on placental aromatase (P-450-AROM) deficiency.J. Biol. Chem. 267: 4781-4785, 1992.\n3. Zhou, D., Pompon, D., Chen, S.Structure-function studies of human aromatase by site-directed mutagenesis: kinetic properties of mutants pro308-to-phe, tyr361-to-phe, tyr361-to-leu, and phe406-to-arg.Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 88: 410-414, 1991.\n

Additional Info

Recognizes rat r.CYP19A1. No crossreactivity with other proteins.