Thymidylate synthase/TYMS (clone AT21S5), anti-human

Description
The methylation of deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) to deoxythymidine monophosphate (dMTP) is an essential step for the formation of thymine nucleotides. This process is catalyzed by thymidylate synthase (TS or TYMS). TYMS is an intracellular enzyme that provides the sole de novo source of thymidylate in activity highest proliferating cells. Being the exclusive source of dTMP, TS is also an important target for anticancer agents such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). 5-FU acts as a TS inhibitor and is active against solid tumors such as colon, breast, head and neck. TS expression may be useful in predicting overall patient survival, but the prognostic value of TS expression continues to be a subject of investigation for different types of cancers.Alternative Names
HST422, TMS, TS, d TMP synthase, EC 2.1.1.45, MGC88736, Thymidylate synthase, Thymidylate synthetase, Tsase, TYMS, TYMS protein, Tyms thymidylate synthetaseConcentration
1mg/ml (determined by BCA assay)Concentration
Liquid in. Phosphate-Buffered Saline (pH 7.4) with 0.02% Sodium Azide, 10% glycerolStorage: Can be stored at +2C to +8C for 1 week. For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20C to -80C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.