Rabbit anti-Human CES2 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

O00748

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CES2

Target Full Name

Cocaine esterase

Target Function

Involved in the detoxification of xenobiotics and in the activation of ester and amide prodrugs. Shows high catalytic efficiency for hydrolysis of cocaine, 4-methylumbelliferyl acetate, heroin and 6-monoacetylmorphine. Hydrolyzes aspirin, substrates with large alcohol group and small acyl group and endogenous lipids such as triacylglycerol. Converts monoacylglycerides to free fatty acids and glycerol. Hydrolyzes of 2-arachidonoylglycerol and prostaglandins.

Target Subcellular Location

Endoplasmic reticulum lumen.

Target Protein Families

Type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family

Target Tissue Specificity

Preferentially expressed in intestine with moderate expression in liver. Within the intestine, highest expression is found in small intestine with lower expression in colon and rectum.

Target Research Area

Metabolism

Target Synonyms

Carboxylesterase 2 (intestine; liver); Carboxylesterase 2; CE-2; CES2; CES2A1; Cocaine esterase; EC 3.1.1.1; EST2_HUMAN; hCE-2; ICE; Iintestinal carboxylesterase liver carboxylesterase 2; Intestinal carboxylesterase; liver carboxylesterase-2; Methylumbelliferyl acetate deacetylase 2; PCE 2; PCE-2

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the carboxylesterase large family. The family members are responsible for the hydrolysis or transesterification of various xenobiotics, such as cocaine and heroin, and endogenous substrates with ester, thioester, or amide bonds. They may participate in fatty acyl and cholesterol ester metabolism, and may play a role in the blood-brain barrier system. The protein encoded by this gene is the major intestinal enzyme and functions in intestine drug clearance. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.