The aSMase ELISA kits listed below are analytical tools for measuring concentrations of aSMase in various samples. aSMase is an alternative name for the human SMPD1 gene, which encodes the protein, sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1. It has been mentioned that aSMase plays a role in cholesterol metabolism and homeostasis and the metabolism of lipids, among other functions. Structurally, the SMPD1 protein is 631 amino acid residues in length and 69.9 kilodaltons in mass. However, as many as 4 protein isoforms have been identified. Its subcellular localization is in the lysosomes and is secreted. This protein is known to be glycosylated, cleaved and phosphorylated. Other names for this target antigen include ASM and NPD. Click on the following ELISA kits for more detailed information, including target reactivity and assay sensitivity.