ASMT Antibody (Center) Blocking Peptide
Synthetic peptide
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Primary Accession | P46597 |
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Gene ID | 438 |
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Other Names | Acetylserotonin O-methyltransferase, Hydroxyindole O-methyltransferase, HIOMT, ASMT |
Format | Peptides are lyophilized in a solid powder format. Peptides can be reconstituted in solution using the appropriate buffer as needed. |
Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 6 months. For long term storage store at -20°C. |
Precautions | This product is for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | ASMT |
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Function | [Isoform 1]: Catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group onto N- acetylserotonin, producing melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine). |
Tissue Location | Expressed in the pineal gland (at protein level). In the retina, very low expression is found at the mRNA level (PubMed:7989373), and not at the protein level (PubMed:8574683) |
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Background
ASMT belongs to the methyltransferase superfamily, and is located in the pseudoautosomal region (PAR) at the end of the short arms of the X and Y chromosomes. The encoded enzyme catalyzes the final reaction in the synthesis of melatonin, and is abundant in the pineal gland.
References
Melke, J., et al. Mol. Psychiatry 13(1):90-98(2008)Toma, C., et al. Mol. Psychiatry 12(11):977-979(2007)Ross, M.T., et al. Nature 434(7031):325-337(2005)Itoh, M.T., et al. Horm. Metab. Res. 35(3):153-157(2003)
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