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Symbol:ALAS1
Name(s):aminolevulinate, delta-, synthase 1
Type:protein-coding
Organism:Homo sapiens
Synonyms:ALAS, ALAS3, ALASH, MIG4
Links: Pubmed, Entrez Gene, GeneCards, BioGPS, Map Viewer.

Gene Information from Publications

Publication Link Summary of findings
11929042 REVIEW:active site and mechanistic analysis, protein folding, structure and function.
11929048 REVIEW: mechanisms involving ALAS deficiency, point mutations, post translational processing, and complex formation with succinyl CoA synthetase subunit B in the pathogenesis of hereditary sideroblastic anemia.
15547665 in the liver of Acute liver failure patients, there may be an increase in free heme concentration which down-regulating ALAS1 gene expression
15123725 ALAS gene expression is regulated by Hepatic nuclear factor 3 and nuclear factor 1
12433930 ALAS expression is regulated by AP-1 complex through sequestration of cAMP-response element protein (CRE)-binding protein (CBP) coactivator in human cells
15797241 5-aminolevulinate synthase gene repression by the potent tumor promoter, TPA, involves multiple signal transduction pathways
15477213 First described frameshift ALAS2 mutation, CD506-507 (-C).
15710391 Alternative splicing of human ALAS1 generates two mRNAs with different 5'-UTRs: a major one, where exon 1B is omitted, and a minor form containing exon 1B.

Recent Publications on ALAS1:

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Identification of suitable reference genes for gene expression studies of human serous ovarian cancer by real-time polymerase chain reaction.
Quantitative real-time RT-PCR (RT-qPCR) has proven to be a valuable...
3rd November, 2009
Women's Reproductive Health Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, Women's Anal Biochem. 2009 Nov 1;394(1):110-6. Epub 2009 Jul 19.
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Down-regulation of aminolevulinate synthase, the rate-limiting enzyme for heme biosynthesis in Alzheimer's disease.
Heme is an essential cell metabolite, intracellular regulatory molecule,...
3rd September, 2009
Research Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White Neurosci Lett. 2009 Aug 28;460(2):180-4. Epub 2009 May 27.
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Comparative analysis of gene regulation by the transcription factor PPARalpha between mouse and human.
BACKGROUND: Studies in mice have shown that PPARalpha is an important...
28th August, 2009
Nutrigenomics Consortium, Top Institute (TI) Food and Nutrition, PLoS One. 2009 Aug 27;4(8):e6796.
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Endurance exercise induces mRNA expression of oxidative enzymes in human skeletal muscle late in recovery.
Exercise-induced adaptations in skeletal muscle oxidative enzymes are...
27th August, 2009
Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2009 Aug 23.
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Functional analysis of the 5' regulatory region of the 5-aminolevulinate synthase (ALAS1) gene in response to estrogen.
Genetic defects in the heme synthesis enzymes lead to a group of...
7th August, 2009
Department of Genetics, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2009 Jul 1;55(2):20-30.

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Patents:

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US Patent No.Title
7611839 Methods for diagnosing RCC and other solid tumors
6603062 Method for producing transgenic plants with modified 5-aminolevulinic acid biosynthesis, method for identifying 5-aminolevulinic acid synthesis effectors
6689578 Methods for the identification of inhibitors of 5-aminolevulinate synthase as antibiotics
6905827 Methods and compositions for diagnosing or monitoring auto immune and chronic inflammatory diseases
7026121 Methods and compositions for diagnosing and monitoring transplant rejection

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ALAS1 results (if any) from reagent suppliers

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Alas1 antibody (ab22153) | Abcam
Rabbit polyclonal to Alas1. Delta aminolevulinate synthase catalyzes the condensation of glycine with succinyl CoA to form delta aminolevulinic acid.
http://www.abcam.com/Alas1-antibody-ab22153.html...

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ALAS1 Antibody (C-term)
Western blot analysis of ALAS1 antibody (C-term) (Cat.#AP7486b) in Ramos cell line lysates (35ug/lane). ALAS1 (arrow) was detected using the purified Pab. ...
http://www.abgent.com/products/catalog_no/AP7486b_ALAS1_Anti...

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Alas1 antibodies: Cardiovascular > Blood > Other | Abcam
Alas1 antibodies. ... Alas1 antibodies. Code. Name. Applications (see key) & Reactivity (see key). Image Abreview Publication. ab22153 · Alas1 antibody ...
http://www.abcam.com/index.html?t=115818&pt=1&c=490&ei=&mu=r...

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Abgent - Cell and Function Antibodies
AP7486bNEW, ALAS1 Antibody (C-term), WB, E, H. AT1105a, ALAS1 monoclonal antibody (M01) ... AT1106a, ALAS1 monoclonal antibody (M03), ELISA,WB-Ce,WB-Re,
H ...
http://www.abgent.com/products/category/cell_function...

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ALAS-H (H-154) Antibody sc-50531
Species, Gene Name, Gene ID, Chromosome Location, Isoform (mRNA) Accession #, Protein Accession #, OMIMâ„¢ Number. Human, ALAS1, 211, 3p21.1, NM_000688, ...
http://www.scbt.com/datasheet-50531-alas-h-h-154-antibody.ht...

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Abgent - Metabolism Antibodies - Metabolism
AP2735b, AKR1B1 Antibody (C-term), WB, IHC, E, H. AP2735c, AKR1B1 Antibody ( Center), WB, IHC, E, H. AP7486bNEW, ALAS1 Antibody (C-term), WB, E, H ...
http://www.abgent.com/products/category/cell_function/metabo...

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ELISA Confirmed - Antibodies available - Antibodies | Imgenex
IMX-5266, Aminolevulinate delta-synthase 1 (ALAS-1), Sera, H, N/A, Peptide ELISA *, 0.1 mL, N/A, View MSDS. IMX-5269, Aminolevulinate delta-synthase 1 ...
http://www.imgenex.com/elisa_positive.php...

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