Leukotriene C4 (LTC4) ELISA Kit for Rat

The MAPEG (Membrane Associated Proteins in Eicosanoid and Glutathione metabolism) family includes a number of human proteins, several of which are involved the production of leukotrienes. This gene encodes an enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the biosynthesis of cysteinyl leukotrienes, potent biological compounds derived from arachidonic acid. Leukotrienes have been implicated as mediators of anaphylaxis and inflammatory conditions such as human bronchial asthma. This protein localizes to the nuclear envelope and adjacent endoplasmic reticulum. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LTC4S: Catalyzes the conjugation of leukotriene A4 with reduced glutathione to form leukotriene C4. Defects in LTC4S are the cause of leukotriene C4 synthase deficiency (LTC4 synthase deficiency). LTC4 synthase deficiency is a fatal neurometabolic developmental disorder. It is associated with muscular hypotonia, psychomotor retardation, failure to thrive, and microcephaly. Belongs to the MAPEG family.

Protein type: Nuclear envelope; Lyase; Lipid Metabolism - arachidonic acid; EC 4.4.1.20; Membrane protein, multi-pass; Endoplasmic reticulum; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 5q35

Cellular Component: nuclear outer membrane; endoplasmic reticulum membrane; intracellular membrane-bound organelle; endoplasmic reticulum; integral to membrane; nuclear envelope

Molecular Function: protein binding; glutathione transferase activity; leukotriene-C4 synthase activity; enzyme activator activity; glutathione peroxidase activity; lipid binding

Biological Process: leukotriene biosynthetic process; positive regulation of catalytic activity; lipoxygenase pathway; arachidonic acid metabolic process; leukotriene metabolic process

Disease: Leukotriene C4 Synthase Deficiency