Background: LASS2, a human homologue of the yeast longevity assurance gene LAG1 is highly expressed in liver and kidney as compared to the expression of the human LAG1 homologue LAG1Hs-1. LASS2 is located on chromosome 1q11. The LASS2 protein interacts with several membrane-associated receptors or transporters. LASS2 protein inhibits the colony formation of human hepatoma cells in vitro, which suggests that this gene may be involved in the regulation of cell growth.
Positive Control: liver and kidney
Immunogen: Synthetic peptide derived from human Lass2 protein
Purification Method: Ammonium Sulfate Precipitation
Concentration: See vial for concentration
Formulation: Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide
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UniProt: Q96G23
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