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5-LO
arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. Arachidonic acid promotes its phosphorylation by p38 MAPK-regulated MAPKAP kinases. Upregulated in glioblastoma multiforme and colon, pancreatic and bladder cancer. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
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| Protein type: Nuclear envelope; Oxidoreductase; Lipid Metabolism - linoleic acid; Lipid Metabolism - arachidonic acid; EC 1.13.11.34 |
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Cellular Component: nuclear membrane; nuclear matrix; nuclear envelope lumen; dendrite; nuclear envelope; cytosol; sarcolemma
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Molecular Function: protein binding; lipoxygenase activity; iron ion binding; arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase activity
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Biological Process: leukotriene biosynthetic process; response to hyperoxia; leukotriene production during acute inflammatory response; lipoxygenase pathway; positive regulation of vasoconstriction; arachidonic acid metabolic process; leukotriene metabolic process; sensory perception of pain; response to nutrient; acute inflammatory response
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Reference #:
P09917 (UniProtKB)
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| Alt. Names/Synonyms: 5-lipoxygenase; 5-LO; 5-LOX; 5LPG; ALOX5; Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase; arachidonic acid 5-lipoxygenase; leukotriene A4 synthase; LOG5; LOX5; MGC163204 |
| Gene Symbols: ALOX5 |
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Molecular weight: 77,983 Da
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Basal Isoelectric point: 5.51
Predict pI for various phosphorylation states
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Protein-Specific Antibodies or siRNAs from Cell Signaling Technology®
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