GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A)

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SAP-3; Cerebroside Sulfate Activator Protein; Sphingolipid Activator Protein 3

GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A)
GM2A is a small glycolipid transport protein which acts as a substrate specific co-factor for the lysosomal enzyme β-hexosaminidase A. β-hexosaminidase A, together with GM2 ganglioside activator, catalyzes the degradation of the ganglioside GM2, and other molecules containing terminal N-acetyl hexosamines.
GM2A is a lipid transfer protein that stimulates the enzymatic processing of gangliosides, and also T-cell activation through lipid presentation. This protein binds molecules of ganglioside GM2, extracts them from membranes, and presents them to beta-hexosaminidase A for cleavage of N-acetyl-D-galactosamine and conversion to GM3.It was identified as a member of ML domain family of proteins involved in innate immunity and lipid metabolism in the SMART database.

Organism species: Homo sapiens (Human)

CATALOG NO. PRODUCT NAME APPLICATIONS
Proteins RPL122Hu01 Recombinant GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Positive Control; Immunogen; SDS-PAGE; WB.
Antibodies PAL122Hu01 Polyclonal Antibody to GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) WB; IHC; ICC; IP.
MAL122Hu21 Monoclonal Antibody to GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) WB; IHC; ICC; IP.
Assay Kits SEL122Hu ELISA Kit for GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for Antigen Detection.

Organism species: Mus musculus (Mouse)

CATALOG NO. PRODUCT NAME APPLICATIONS
Proteins n/a Recombinant GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Recombinant Protein Customized Service Offer
Antibodies n/a Monoclonal Antibody to GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Monoclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer
n/a Polyclonal Antibody to GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Polyclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer
Assay Kits n/a CLIA Kit for GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) CLIA Kit Customized Service Offer
n/a ELISA Kit for GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) ELISA Kit Customized Service Offer

Organism species: Rattus norvegicus (Rat)

CATALOG NO. PRODUCT NAME APPLICATIONS
Proteins n/a Recombinant GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Recombinant Protein Customized Service Offer
Antibodies n/a Monoclonal Antibody to GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Monoclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer
n/a Polyclonal Antibody to GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) Polyclonal Antibody Customized Service Offer
Assay Kits n/a CLIA Kit for GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) CLIA Kit Customized Service Offer
n/a ELISA Kit for GM2 Ganglioside Activator (GM2A) ELISA Kit Customized Service Offer
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