Dopamine beta-hydroxylase (DbetaH; also dopamine beta-monooxygenase) is a 73-77kD
member of the copper type II ascorbate-dependent monooxygenase family. It is both soluble (73kD) and membrane-bound (77kD) (anchored by an uncleaved signal sequence), and via hydroxylation, converts dopamine into norepinepherine. Human DbetaH is a copper-containing disulfide-linked homodimer that is found in neurons and adrenal medullary cells. It is 603aa in length and contains a 25aa signal sequence followed by three domains. The first is an N-terminal 120aa DOMON domain (dopamine beta-monooxygenase N-terminal) that may either bind DbetaH to the cell membrane, or participate in tetramerization. This is followed by two 150aa Cu + -type II ascorbate-dependent monooxygenase domains (aa182-330 and 352-512). DbetaH may be most active as a dimeric-dimer/tetramer, whose association status is dependent on local Cl-concentrations.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:1000. Sufficient for 10 mini-blots.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.