Alternative Name: | PAF acetylhydrolase, PAF 2-acylhydrolase, LDL-associated phospholipase A2, LDL-PLA2, 2-acetyl-1-alkylglycerophosphocholine esterase, 1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase |
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MW: | ~47.8 kDa |
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Source: | Produced in HEK 293 cells. |
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EC: | 3.1.1.47 |
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UniProt ID: | Q13093 |
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Formulation: | Lyophilized from 10mM TRIS, pH 8.5. |
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Purity: | ≥95% (SDS & HPLC) |
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Purity Detail: | Sterile filtered through a 0.2 micron filter. |
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Shipping: | Ambient |
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Short Term Storage: | -20°C |
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Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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Scientific Background: | Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH) also known as Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is a phospholipase A2 enzyme. Involved in the development of atherosclerosis, an observation that has prompted interest as a possible therapeutic target. |
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Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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