GSTM2 Reagent – Sepharose

Cytosolic and membrane-bound forms of glutathione S-transferase are encoded by two distinct supergene families. At present, eight distinct classes of the soluble cytoplasmic mammalian glutathione S-transferases have been identified: alpha, kappa, mu, omega, pi, sigma, theta and zeta. This gene encodes a glutathione S-transferase that belongs to the mu class. The mu class of enzymes functions in the detoxification of electrophilic compounds, including carcinogens, therapeutic drugs, environmental toxins and products of oxidative stress, by conjugation with glutathione. The genes encoding the mu class of enzymes are organized in a gene cluster on chromosome 1p13.3 and are known to be highly polymorphic. These genetic variations can change an individual's susceptibility to carcinogens and toxins as well as affect the toxicity and efficacy of certain drugs. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

GSTM2: Conjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous and endogenous hydrophobic electrophiles. Belongs to the GST superfamily. Mu family.

Protein type: Transferase; EC 2.5.1.18; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p13.3

Cellular Component: sarcoplasmic reticulum; cytoplasm; cytosol

Molecular Function: enzyme binding; protein homodimerization activity; glutathione transferase activity; glutathione binding; receptor binding

Biological Process: regulation of skeletal muscle contraction via regulation of the release of sequestered calcium ion; glutathione metabolic process; nitrobenzene metabolic process; xenobiotic metabolic process; xenobiotic catabolic process