Transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) belongs to the membrane-anchored serine proteases (MASP) family, which is mainly expressed in the prostate. The gene TMPRSS2 codes for a prostate-specific androgen-responsive protease. This multimeric protein TMPRSS2 consists of a serine protease domain, a scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) domain, a low-density lipoprotein receptor class A (LDLRA) domain and a transmembrane domain. The TMPRSS2 gene is located on human chromosome 21q22.3.
Synonyms: Anti-PRSS10
Storage: -20C
Application: Anti-TMPRSS2 antibody produced in rabbit has been used for immunohistochemistry at a dilution of 1:200-1:500. It has also been used in western blotting at a working concentration of 0.04-0.4 mug/ml.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) expression level is related to prostate cancer progression. This protein stimulates diverse coronaviruses (CoVs), human metapneumovirus, parainfluenza virus and hepatitis C virus in cell culture. It might lead to a viral spread in the host. TMPRSS2-specific inhibitors exhibit a broad antiviral effect. TMPRSS2 cleaves and stimulates the influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA). It is employed for S protein priming and is known to inhibit the host cell entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
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