Rabbit anti-Human CYP2E1 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P05181

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CYP2E1

Target Full Name

Cytochrome P450 2E1

Target Function

A cytochrome P450 monooxygenase involved in the metabolism of fatty acids. Mechanistically, uses molecular oxygen inserting one oxygen atom into a substrate, and reducing the second into a water molecule, with two electrons provided by NADPH via cytochrome P450 reductase (NADPH--hemoprotein reductase). Catalyzes the hydroxylation of carbon-hydrogen bonds. Hydroxylates fatty acids specifically at the omega-1 position displaying the highest catalytic activity for saturated fatty acids. May be involved in the oxidative metabolism of xenobiotics.

Target Subcellular Location

Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Microsome membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Mitochondrion inner membrane; Peripheral membrane protein.

Target Protein Families

Cytochrome P450 family

Target Synonyms

4-nitrophenol 2-hydroxylase; CP2E1_HUMAN; CPE1; CYP2E; Cyp2e1; CYPIIE1; Cytochrome P450 2E1; Cytochrome P450 isozyme 3A; Cytochrome P450 LM3A; Cytochrome P450; family 2; subfamily e; polypeptide 1; cytochrome P450; subfamily IIE (ethanol-inducible); polypeptide 1; Cytochrome P450; subfamily IIE; Cytochrome P450-ALC; Cytochrome P450-J; Cytochrome P450RLM6; EC 1.14.13.-; EC 1.14.13.n7; Ethanol-inducible P450; Flavoprotein-linked monooxygenase; MGC133529; Microsomal monooxygenase; OTTHUMP00000020813; OTTHUMP00000046571; P450 ALC; P450-J; P450C2E; P450J; P450RLM6; Xenobiotic monooxygenase

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the cytochrome P450 superfamily of enzymes. The cytochrome P450 proteins are monooxygenases which catalyze many reactions involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and is induced by ethanol, the diabetic state, and starvation. The enzyme metabolizes both endogenous substrates, such as ethanol, acetone, and acetal, as well as exogenous substrates including benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethylene glycol, and nitrosamines which are premutagens found in cigarette smoke. Due to its many substrates, this enzyme may be involved in such varied processes as gluconeogenesis, hepatic cirrhosis, diabetes, and cancer.