Cat No.
DIA-225
Description
Neuron specific enolase (NSE) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENO2 gene. Gamma-enolase is a phosphopyruvate hydratase. Gamma-enolase is one of the three enolase isoenzymes found in mammals. This isoenzyme, a homodimer, is found in mature neurons and cells of neuronal origin. A switch from alpha enolase to gamma enolase occurs in neural tissue during development in rats and primates.
Abbr
NSE (Human)
Alias
Enolase; NSE
Source
Human brain
Species
Human
Form
buffered aqueous solution
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 4.2.1.11
Unit Definition
One unit causes the formation of 1.0 μmole of phospho(enol)pyruvate per minute at pH 6.8 at 25 °C
Applications
Neuron-specific enolase from human brain has been used in a study to assess human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of focal cerebral ischemia. It has also been used in a study to investigate sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma with rhabdoid features.
Synonyms
EC 4.2.1.11; Neuron Specific Enolase; NSE; enolase; 2-phosphoglycerate dehydratase; 14-3-2-protein; nervous-system specific enolase; phosphoenolpyruvate hydratase; 2-phosphoglycerate dehydratase; 2-phosphoglyceric dehydratase; 2-phosphoglycerate enolase; γ-enolase; 2-phospho-D-glycerate hydro-lyase; phosphopyruvate hydratase
