ACE2
Reactivity: Human, Mouse
WB, ELISA, ICC, IHC (p), IF (cc), IF (p), IHC (fro)
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
PBS containing 0.02 % sodium azide
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C.
Target
ACE2
(Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2))
Alternative Name
ACE2
Background
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) plays a central role in vascular, renal, and myocardial physiology. In contrast to its homolog ACE, ACE2 expression is restricted to heart, kidney, and testis. Recently. ACE2 has also been shown to be a functional receptor of the SARS coronavirus. The normal function of ACE2 is to convert the inactive vasoconstrictor angiotensin I (AngI) to Ang1-9 and the active form AngII to Ang1-7, unlike ACE, which converts AngI to AngII. While the role of these vasoactive peptides is not well understood, lack of ACE2 expression in ace2-/ace2- mice leads to severely reduced cardiac contractility, indicating its importance in regulating heart function.Synonyms: ACE-related carboxypeptidase, Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, Angiotensin-converting enzyme homolog