ARG1 (arginase 1) is an enzyme responsible for the processing of the essential amino acid arginine, to produce urea and L-ornithine. This enzyme is expressed in the presence of Th2 (T-helper) cytokines such as, interleukin (IL-4), IL-13 and TGFß (tumor growth factor).
Synonyms: Anti-Arginase-1 antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-Liver-type arginase antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-Type I arginase antibody produced in rabbit
Storage: -20C
Application: Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below.Western Blotting (1 paper)
Biochem Physiol Actions: The human ARG1 gene encodes the protein arginase. During trauma, cancer, chronic wounds, pregnancy and diabetes the serum arginase levels is found to be elevated. It shows superior sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) while it has low sensitivity and a very high specificity for pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAD). It might regulate serum L-arginine and 3-nitrotyrosine through L-arginine. Hepatocyte arginase deficiency causes argininemia (an autosomal recessive genetic disorder).
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