{"product_id":"abcam-ab110336","title":"Abcam, ab110336, Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg\u003cbr\u003e\nKnockout Tested Mouse Monoclonal PDK4 antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, ICC\/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 17 publications.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:1C2BG5,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG2a,\u003cbr\u003e\nLight chain type:kappa,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC\/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecificity:This antibody does not cross-react with other isoforms of Human PDK (i.e. PDK1, 2 or 3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWant a custom formulation?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Proprietary technique, Purification notes-Produced in vitro using hybridomas grown in serum-free medium, and then purified by biochemical fractionation. Purity \u0026gt;95% by SDS-PAGE., Storage buffer-pH: 7.5Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: HEPES buffered saline, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nPDK4 also known as Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase Isozyme 4 plays an essential role in regulating mitochondrial energy metabolism. PDK4 phosphorylates the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex controlling the transformation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA a critical step in energy production. The protein has a molecular weight of around 49 kDa. PDK4 expression occurs in various tissues with high levels observed in skeletal muscle heart and liver reflecting its role in energy metabolic processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe enzyme functions to inhibit the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex by adding phosphate groups which reduces the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA and shifts energy production from carbohydrates to fats especially during fasting or prolonged exercise. PDK4 operates as a homodimer and is often part of a larger regulatory system balancing glucose and fatty acid oxidation in response to nutrient availability.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nPDK4 is integral to the regulation of both glucose metabolism and fatty acid oxidation. The enzyme interacts closely with the insulin signaling pathway where it modulates glucose uptake and utilization based on hormonal signals. Additionally PDK4 is a part of the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) pathway where it plays a role in cellular response to low oxygen levels interacting with related proteins such as pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH).\u003cbr\u003e\nPDK4's activity is linked to metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity where its altered expression can lead to insulin resistance by affecting glucose utilization. Furthermore PDK4 is associated with cardiovascular diseases through its influence on cardiac energy metabolism and its interaction with other proteins such as PDH contributing to heart dysfunction when deregulated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855416414377,"sku":"ab110336","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab110336","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}