Anti-Aldo-keto Reductase Family 1 Member C1 (AKR1C1, 20-alpha-hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase, 20-alpha

The human aldo-keto reductases 1C1 and 1C3 (AKR1C1 and AKR1C3) have major roles in pre receptor regulation of progesterone action. They can both convert progesterone to the less potent efficiencies. AKR1C1 and AKR1C3 also act as 3-ketosteroid reductase, and as such they can convert the most potent androgen 5alpha-DHT into 3beta-andorstandiol, which is an estrogen receptor beta ligand, and into the inactive androgen 3alpha-androstnionl, respectively. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Hybridoma: FO myeloma cells with spleen cells from Balb/c mice. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°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.