Alcohol dehydrogenase [NADP+] (AKR1A1) is a member of the aldo/keto reductase superfamily and catalyzes the NADPH-dependent reduction of a variety of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes to their corresponding alcohols. This protein is closely related (65% identity) to aldose reductase, an enzyme involved in the pathogenesis of some diabetic and galactosemic complications. It plays a role in the activation of procarcinogens, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon trans-dihydrodiols, and in the metabolism of various xenobiotics and drugs, including the anthracyclines doxorubicin (DOX) and daunorubicin (DAUN). Recombinant human Alcohol dehydrogenase was expressed in E. coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques. Enzyme Activity: Not determined. This product is recommended mainly for use in applications that do not require a catalytically active form of the protein. Recombinant protein corresponding to human Alcohol dehydrogenase, expressed in E. coli. Amino Acid Sequence: MAASCVLLHT GQKMPLIGLG TWKSEPGQVK AAVKYALSVG YRHIDCAAIY GNEPEIGEAL KEDVGPGKAV PREELFVTSK LWNTKHHPEDVEPALRKTLA DLQLEYLDLY LMHWPYAFER GDNPFPKNAD GTICYDSTHY KETWKALEAL VAKGLVQALG LSNFNSRQID DILSVASVRP AVLQVECHPY LAQNELIAHC QARGLEVTAY SPLGSSDRAW RDPDEPVLLE EPVVLALAEKYGRSPAQILL RWQVQRKVIC IPKSITPSRILQNIKVFDFT FSPEEMKQLN ALNKNWRYIV PMLTVDGKRV PRDAGHPLYP FNDPY Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
