Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Human

Gene Symbol

BCAT2

Gene Name

branched chain amino acid transaminase 2

Gene ID

587

Gene Synonyms

BCAM; BCATM; BCT2; PP18

ORF Size

1179 bp

RefSeq#

BC001900

Gene Description

BCAT2 encodes a branched chain aminotransferase found in mitochondria. The encoded protein forms a dimer that catalyzes the first step in the production of the branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

UniGene ID

Hs.512670

HGNC ID

HGNC:977