DAO Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

This gene encodes a metal-binding membrane glycoprotein that oxidatively deaminates putrescine, histamine, and related compounds. The encoded protein is inhibited by amiloride, a diuretic that acts by closing epithelial sodium ion channels. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]

ABP1: Catalyzes the degradation of compounds such as putrescine, histamine, spermine, and spermidine, substances involved in allergic and immune responses, cell proliferation, tissue differentiation, tumor formation, and possibly apoptosis. Placental DAO is thought to play a role in the regulation of the female reproductive function. Belongs to the copper/topaquinone oxidase family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Amino Acid Metabolism - arginine and proline; Amino Acid Metabolism - histidine; Amino Acid Metabolism - tryptophan; EC 1.4.3.22; Oxidoreductase; Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 7q36.1

Cellular Component: extracellular space; plasma membrane; tight junction

Molecular Function: amine oxidase activity; calcium ion binding; copper ion binding; drug binding; heparin binding; protein complex binding; protein homodimerization activity; quinone binding; receptor activity; zinc ion binding

Biological Process: response to antibiotic; response to drug; xenobiotic metabolic process