Gene
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ALOX12 |
Protein
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Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase, 12S-type(12S-LOX/12S-lipoxygenase) |
Uniprot ID
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P18054 |
Function
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Non-heme iron-containing dioxygenase that catalyzes the stereo-specific peroxidation of free and esterified polyunsaturated fatty acids generating a spectrum of bioactive lipid mediators. Mainly converts arachidonic acid to (12S)- hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid/(12S)-HPETE but can also metabolize linoleic acid. Has a dual activity since it also converts leukotriene A4/LTA4 into both the bioactive lipoxin A4/LXA4 and lipoxin B4/LXB4. Through the production of specific bioactive lipids like (12S)-HPETE it regulates different biological processes including platelet activation. It also probably positively regulates angiogenesis through regulation of the expression of the vascular endothelial growth factor. Plays a role in apoptotic process, promoting the survival of vascular smooth muscle cells for instance. May also play a role in the control of cell migration and proliferation. |
Tissue Specificity
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Expressed in vascular smooth muscle cells. |
Sub-cellular localization
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Cytoplasm, cytosol. Membrane. Note: Membrane association is stimulated by EGF. |
Sequence Similarities
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Belongs to the lipoxygenase family. |
Aliases
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12 LOX antibody|12(S) lipoxygenase antibody|12S LOX antibody|12S-lipoxygenase antibody|12S-LOX antibody|12S-type antibody|ALOX12 antibody|Alox12L antibody|Alox15 antibody|Arachidonate 12 lipoxygenase antibody|Arachidonate 12 lipoxygenase, 12S type antibody|Arachidonate 12 lipoxygenase, leukocyte type antibody|Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase antibody|EC1.13.11.31 antibody|LOG12 antibody|LOX12_HUMAN antibody|Platelet type lipoxygenase 12 antibody|Platelet-type lipoxygenase 12 antibody |