Possesses both acyltransferase and acetyltransferase activities. Activity is calcium-dependent. Involved in platelet-activating factor (PAF) biosynthesis by catalyzing the conversion of the PAF precursor, 1-O-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (lyso-PAF) into 1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (PAF). Also converts lyso-PAF to 1-alkyl-phosphatidylcholine (PC), a major component of cell membranes and a PAF precursor. Under resting conditions, acyltransferase activity is preferred. Upon acute inflammatory stimulus, acetyltransferase activity is enhanced and PAF synthesis increases.
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MSRCAQAAEVAATVPGAGVGNVGLRPPMVPRQASFFPPPVPNPFVQQTQIGSARRVQIVLLGIILLPIRVLLVALILLLAWPFAAISTVCCPEKLTHPITGWRRKITQTALKFLGRAMFFSMGFIVAVKGKIASPLEAPVFVAAPHSTFFDGIACVVAGLPSMVSRNENAQVPLIGRLLRAVQPVLVSRVDPDSRKNTINEIIKRTTSGGEWPQILVFPEGTCTNRSCLITFKPGAFIPGVPVQPVLLRYPNKLDTVTWTWQGYTFIQLCMLTFCQLFTKVEVEFMPVQVPNDEEKNDPVLFANKVRNLMAEALGIPVTDHTYEDCRLMISAGQLTLPMEAGLVEFTKISRKLKLDWDGVRKHLDEYASIASSSKGGRIGIEEFAKYLKLPVSDVLRQLFALFDRNHDGSIDFREYVIGLAVLCNPSNTEEIIQVAFKLFDVDEDGYITEEEFSTILQASLGVPDLDVSGLFKEIAQGDSISYEEFKSFALKHPEYAKIFTTYLDLQTCHVFSLPKEVQTTPSTASNKVSPEKHEESTSDKKDD
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Full length human LPCAT2, aa1-544 (NP_060309.2).
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human LPCAT2.