Tryptophan Hydroxylase (TPH) is a rate-limiting enzyme which catalyses the 5-hydroxylation of tryptophan, to form the amino acid 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), in the first stage of the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine/5HT). Mammalian TPH is encoded by two genes: TPH1 expressed in peripheral tissues e.g. skin and gut, and TPH2 primarily expressed in the brain. Studies have demonstrated the regulation/enhancement of TPH activity through phosphorylation by cAMP?dependent protein kinase (PKA) and Ca2+/calmodulin kinase II (CaMKII), the latter of which phosphorylates a Ser19 site within the regulatory domain of TPH2.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:1,000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. 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.