IOD2 Polyclonal Antibody Sizes: 50μL, 100μL Catalogue Numbers: RA32822-50, RA32822-100 Citations, Manuals and MSDS Available upon request. Background: deiodinase, iodothyronine type II (DIO2) Homo sapiens The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the iodothyronine deiodinase family. It catalyzes the conversion of prohormone thyroxine (3,5,3',5'-tetraiodothyronine, T4) to the bioactive thyroid hormone (3,5,3'-triiodothyronine, T3) by outer ring 5'-deiodination. This gene is widely expressed, including in thyroid, placenta, pituitary and brain. It is thought to be responsible for the 'local' production of T3, and thus important in influencing thyroid hormone action in these tissues. It has also been reported to be highly expressed in thyroids of patients with Graves disease, and in follicular adenomas. The intrathyroidal T4 to T3 conversion by this enzyme may contribute significantly to the relative increase in thyroidal T3 production in these patients. This protein is a selenoprotein containing the rare selenocysteine (Sec) amino acid at its active site, and may Condition: Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide. Storage Instructions: -20°C/1 year Recommended dilutions: WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000 Applications: WB; ELISA Species Cross-Reactivity: Human; Mouse; Rat GeneID (Human): 1734 Protein MW (KDa): 30 SWISS: Q92813 Source: Rabbit Research Use Only