HMOX2 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

Background Info: Detects a ~36kDa protein corresponding to the molecular weight of native rat HO-2

Scientific Background: Heme-oxygenase is a ubiquitous enzyme that catalyzes the initial and rate-limiting steps in heme catabolism yielding equimolar amounts of biliverdin, iron and carbon monoxide. Biliverdin is subsequently converted to bilirubin and the free iron is sequestered to ferritin (1). These products have important physiological effects as carbon monoxide is a potent vasodilator; biliverdin and bilirubin are potent antioxidants; and the free iron increases oxidative stress and regulates the expression of many mRNAs (2). There are three isoforms of heme-oxygenase, HO-1, HO-2 and HO-3; however HO-1 and HO-2 are the major isoforms as they both have been identified in mammals (3). HO-1, also known as heat shock protein 32, is an inducible isoform activated by most oxidative stress inducers, cytokines, inflammatory agents and heat shock. HO-2 is a constitutive isoform which is expressed under homeostatic conditions.

1. Froh M. et al. (2007) World J. Gastroentereol 13(25): 3478-86. 2. Elbirt K.K. and Bonkovsky H.L. (1999) Proc Assoc Am Physicians 111(5): 348-47. 3. Maines M.D., Trakshel G.M., and Kutty R.K. (1986) J Biol Chem 261: 411-419.

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MBS806522 is an antibody targeting Hmox2. Also known as HO-2 Antibody: RPE. Reactive in Rat, Mouse, Human. Host: Rabbit.