Reactive species
Human;Mouse
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Protein name
Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase (EC 3.1.4.12) (Acid sphingomyelinase) (aSMase)
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
ASM Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal acid sphingomyelinase that converts sphingomyelin to ceramide. The encoded protein also has phospholipase C activity. Defects in this gene are a cause of Niemann-Pick disease type A (NPA) and Niemann-Pick disease type B (NPB). Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010],
Function
catalytic activity:Sphingomyelin + H(2)O = N-acylsphingosine + choline phosphate.,disease:Defects in SMPD1 are the cause of Niemann-Pick disease type A (NPA) [MIM:257200]; also referred to as the classical infantile form. Niemann-Pick disease is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous recessive disorder. It is caused by the accumulation of sphingomyelin and other metabolically related lipids in the lysosomes, resulting in neurodegeneration starting from early life. Patients may show xanthomas, pigmentation, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy and mental retardation. Niemann-Pick disease occurs more frequently among individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry than in the general population. NPA is characterized by very early onset in infancy and a rapidly progressive course leading to death by three years.,disease:Defects in SMPD1 are the cause of Niemann-Pick disease type B (NPB) [MIM:60
