The gene CES2 (carboxylesterase 2) is mapped to human chromosome 16q22.1. It belongs to carboxylesterases family of proteins. CES2 is mainly present in the liver and the intestine. The protein exists as a monomer.
Synonyms: Anti-CE-2; Anti-Carboxylesterase 2; Anti-hCE-2
Storage: -20C
Application: Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below.Immunohistochemistry (1 paper)
Biochem Physiol Actions: Carboxylesterases hydrolyze drugs and toxins, thereby playing crucial role in metabolism and detoxication. Carboxylesterase 2 (CES2) has been shown to hydrolyze the benzoyl group of cocaine and the acetyl groups of 4-methylumbelliferyl acetate, heroin, and 6-monoacetylmorphine. Similarly, dabigatran etexilate (DABE) is an oral prodrug which is hydrolyzed by intestinal CES2 and liver CES1 to the active thrombin inhibitor, dabigatran (DAB).
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