The protein encoded by this gene plays a key role in the
acute regulation of steroid hormone synthesis by enhancing the
conversion of cholesterol into pregnenolone. This protein permits
the cleavage of cholesterol into pregnenolone by mediating the
transport of cholesterol from the outer mitochondrial membrane to
the inner mitochondrial membrane. Mutations in this gene are a
cause of congenital lipoid adrenal hyperplasia (CLAH), also called
lipoid CAH. A pseudogene of this gene is located on chromosome 13.1) Shi, F.T., et al. J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 95 (10), E172-E180 (2010) :
Immunogen
This STAR antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 88-117 amino acids from the Central region of human STAR.
Western blot analysis in SK-BR-3 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.