Synonyms: Anti-HU-K5; Anti-Lysophospholipase homolog; Anti-Lysophospholipase-like; Anti-MGL; Anti-Monoglyceride lipase
Storage: -20C
Application: All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry. The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem Physiol Actions: MGLL (Monoglyceride lipase) is a serine hydrolase with a molecular weight of 33,218. It is involved in the inactivation of the primary endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG). In the nervous system, it facilitates the hydrolytic conversion of stored triglycerides such as primary endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol and related monoacylglycerols into fatty acids and glycerol to release the arachidonic acid. It also controls the rate and isomer preferences during monoacylglycerol hydrolysis. In cancer cells, its high expression helps to control the level of fatty acid and in turn promotes cancer cell migration, invasion, and tumor growth.
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