Anti-ALDH3A1 (Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 3-A1, ALDHIII, aldehyde Dehydrogenase, Dimeric NADP-preferring)

ALDH3A1 (Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3, also aldehyde dehydrogenase, dimeric NADP­preferring) is a 51­55kD, nuclear and cytosolic member of the ALDH3 family, ALDH superfamily of enzymes. It has widespread expression, being found in pancreatic acinar cells, corneal epithelium and stromal keratocytes, stem cells, and likely the epithelium of the jejunum. ALDH3A1 has many activities, including the detoxification of lipid peroxidation­derived medium chain (>5 carbon) aldehydes, the absorption of UV light in the cornea, acting as an antioxidant through the production of NADPH, and the extension of the cell cycle in expressing cells by reducing cyclin­dependent kinase activity. Notably, the critically important absorption of UVB light by ALDH3A1 in the cornea induces its aggregation and renders the molecule inactive as an enzyme. Human ALDH3A1 is 453 amino acids (aa) in length. It contains four acetylated lysines and a general catalytic region between aa5­447. There are potentially six splice variants, one of which shows a 130aa substitution for aa1­247. Over aa2­453, human ALDH3A1 shares 80% and 61% aa sequence identity with mouse ALDH3A1 asnd human ALDH3A2, respectively. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 0.25ug/ml, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O or PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°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.