Corporate Headquarters
Vector Laboratories, Inc.
6737 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
United States
Non-heme iron-containing dioxygenase that catalyzes the stereo-specific peroxidation of free and esterified polyunsaturated fatty acids generating a spectrum of bioactive lipid mediators. Mainly converts arachidonic acid to (12S)-hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid/(12S)-HPETE but can also metabolize linoleic acid. Has a dual activity since it also converts leukotriene A4/LTA4 into both the bioactive lipoxin A4/LXA4 and lipoxin B4/LXB4. Through the production of specific bioactive lipids like (12S)-HPETE it regulates different biological processes including platelet activation. It also probably positively regulates angiogenesis through regulation of the expression of the vascular endothelial growth factor. Plays a role in apoptotic process, promoting the survival of vascular smooth muscle cells for instance. May also play a role in the control of cell migration and proliferation.
Gene Name: | arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase |
Synonyms: | ALOX12, 12S-lipoxygenase, 12-lipoxygenase, 12S-LOX, 12(S)-lipoxygenase, 12-LOX, 12 Lipoxygenase, Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase, LOG12, Platelet 12-LOX, Platelet-type 12-lipoxygenase, Platelet-type lipoxygenase 12 |
Target Sequences: | NM_000697 NP_000688.2 P18054 |
If you do not find the reagent or information you require, please contact Customer.Support@LSBio.com to inquire about additional products in development.