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Thymidine phosphorylase (TYMP), also known as platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor (PD-ECGF), is a cytosolic enzyme that catalyzes the reversible phosphorylation of thymidine to thymine and deoxyribose-1-phosphate. In addition to its metabolic role in nucleotide salvage pathways, TYMP has been extensively studied for its involvement in angiogenesis and tissue remodeling. Thymidine Phosphorylase Antibody, clone TYMP/2890R, is a recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody designed to detect this multifunctional enzyme across a variety of biological contexts.
TYMP plays a key role in pyrimidine metabolism, contributing to the maintenance of nucleotide pools required for DNA synthesis and repair. This enzymatic function is particularly important in proliferating cells, where efficient recycling of nucleosides supports cellular replication. Beyond metabolism, TYMP exerts pro-angiogenic activity through mechanisms that are independent of its catalytic function, influencing endothelial cell migration and vascular formation.
In tissues, TYMP is expressed in a wide range of cell types, including endothelial cells, macrophages, stromal cells, and epithelial cells. Its expression is often elevated in tumors, where it contributes to angiogenesis and supports tumor growth and survival by promoting blood vessel formation. Increased TYMP levels have been reported in multiple cancers, including colorectal, gastric, breast, and lung carcinomas, where it is associated with enhanced vascularization and tumor progression.
At the cellular level, TYMP is primarily localized to the cytoplasm, consistent with its enzymatic function in nucleotide metabolism. However, its angiogenic activity has led to its classification as a growth factor-like protein under the name PD-ECGF. This dual identity links metabolic pathways with vascular biology, making TYMP a valuable marker for studies of tumor microenvironment interactions, hypoxia responses, and angiogenic signaling.
The combination of metabolic and pro-angiogenic functions distinguishes TYMP from many other enzymes involved in nucleotide metabolism. Detection of TYMP expression provides insight into both cellular proliferation and vascular dynamics, supporting the use of a Thymidine Phosphorylase Antibody in investigations of cancer biology, tissue remodeling, and metabolic regulation.
This antibody is part of a broader antibody panel offered by NSJ Bioreagents.
The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the Thymidine Phosphorylase Antibody / Angiogenesis and Metabolic Enzyme Marker to be titered up or down for optimal performance.
Human recombinant full length protein was used as the immunogen for this recombinant Thymidine Phosphorylase antibody.
Store the recombinant Thymidine Phosphorylase antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Thymidine phosphorylase antibody, TYMP antibody, Platelet derived endothelial cell growth factor antibody, PD-ECGF antibody, Gliostatin antibody, clone TYMP/2890R antibody
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