AKR7A2 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the aldo/keto reductase (AKR) superfamily and AKR7 family, which are involved in the detoxification of aldehydes and ketones. The AKR7 family consists of 3 genes that are present in a cluster on the p arm of chromosome 1. This protein, thought to be localized in the golgi, catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of succinic semialdehyde to the endogenous neuromodulator, gamma-hydroxybutyrate. It may also function as a detoxication enzyme in the reduction of aflatoxin B1 and 2-carboxybenzaldehyde. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

AKR7A2: Catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of succinic semialdehyde to gamma-hydroxybutyrate. May have an important role in producing the neuromodulator gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Has broad substrate specificity. Has NADPH-dependent aldehyde reductase activity towards 2-carboxybenzaldehyde, 2- nitrobenzaldehyde and pyridine-2-aldehyde (in vitro). Can reduce 1,2-naphthoquinone and 9,10-phenanthrenequinone (in vitro). Can reduce the dialdehyde protein-binding form of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) to the non-binding AFB1 dialcohol. May be involved in protection of liver against the toxic and carcinogenic effects of AFB1, a potent hepatocarcinogen. Belongs to the aldo/keto reductase family. Aldo/keto reductase 2 subfamily.

Protein type: Oxidoreductase; EC 1.1.1.n11

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p36.13

Cellular Component: Golgi apparatus; mitochondrion; cytosol

Molecular Function: electron carrier activity; aldehyde reductase activity; phenanthrene-9,10-epoxide hydrolase activity

Biological Process: xenobiotic metabolic process; carbohydrate metabolic process; aldehyde metabolic process