Description
Description: The ALDH1A1 Human recombinant protein is a single, non-glycosilated polypeptide chain produced in E Coli, having a molecular weight of 54.8kDa and containing 501 amino acids (1-501 a.a.).
Introduction: ALDH1A1 is part of the aldehyde dehydrogenases family. Aldehyde dehydrogenase is the 2nd protein of the main oxidative pathway of alcohol metabolism. Cytosolic and mitochondrial are 2 main liver isoforms of ALDH that are differentiateed by their electrophoretic mobility, kinetic property, & subcellular localization. The majority of Caucasians have two main isozymes, whereas just about 50% of Orientals have only the cytosolic form, excluding the mitochondrial form. ALDH1A1 is also a member of the group of corneal crystallins that assist the transparency of the cornea. (Retinal + NAD+ + H2O = retinoate + NADH)