AANAT belongs to the acetyltransferase superfamily. It is the penultimate enzyme in melatonin synthesis and controls the night/day rhythm in melatonin production in the vertebrate pineal gland. Melatonin is essential for the function of the circadian clock that influences activity and sleep. This enzyme is regulated by cAMP-dependent phosphorylation that promotes its interaction with 14-3-3 proteins and thus protects the enzyme against proteasomal degradation. This gene may contribute to numerous genetic diseases such as delayed sleep phase syndrome.1) Mansour, H.A., et al. Bipolar Disord 11(7):701-710(2009)
Immunogen
This AANAT antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 27-54 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human AANAT.
Western blot analysis of AANAT Antibody in Y79 cell line lysates (35ug/lane)
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.