Background: |
This gene encodes the enzyme that metabolizes thiopurine drugs via S-adenosyl-L-methionine as the S-methyl donor and S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine as a byproduct. Thiopurine drugs such as 6-mercaptopurine are used as chemotherapeutic agents. Genetic polymorphisms that affect this enzymatic activity are correlated with variations in sensitivity and toxicity to such drugs within individuals, causing thiopurine S-methyltransferase deficiency. Related pseudogenes have been identified on chromosomes 3, 18 and X. |
Applications: |
ELISA, IHC |
Name of antibody: |
TPMT |
Immunogen: |
Fusion protein of human TPMT |
Full name: |
thiopurine S-methyltransferase |
Synonyms: |
TPMTD |
SwissProt: |
P51580 |
ELISA Recommended dilution: |
5000-10000 |
IHC positive control: |
Human cervical cancer |
IHC Recommend dilution: |
40-200 |