Abcam, ab152115, Anti-ACADM/MCAD antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal ACADM/MCAD antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACADM aa 1-100.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ACADM aa 1-100. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P11310

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ACADM also known as MCAD (medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase) is an enzyme that plays a significant role in fatty acid metabolism. It weighs approximately 44 kDa and expresses mainly in the liver heart and skeletal muscles. Functions of MCAD involve catalyzing the initial step in the mitochondrial fatty acid β-oxidation spiral specifically for the medium-chain fatty acids. This enzyme helps in the conversion of fatty acyl-CoA to trans-enoyl-CoA through dehydrogenation.
Biological function summary
The enzyme facilitates energy production by breaking down medium-chain fatty acids within mitochondria. MCAD operates as a homotetramer complex where each subunit significantly contributes to its overall function. Such enzymatic activity is important for providing energy particularly when glycogen stores are low. Its efficient operation during fasting states indicates its importance in metabolic homeostasis.
Pathways
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) is integral to the mitochondrial fatty acid beta-oxidation pathway. This pathway is a primary route for fatty acid catabolism ultimately leading to energy production in the form of ATP. MCAD's activity also relates to other fatty acid oxidation enzymes like VLCAD (very-long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase) and SCAD (short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase) which operate on different chain-length fatty acids cooperating to maintain energy balance.
MCAD deficiency is a common metabolic disorder that impairs the normal breakdown of fatty acids. This condition results in the accumulation of fatty acid intermediates leading to hypoketotic hypoglycemia during fasting periods. Individuals with MCAD deficiency may experience lethargy vomiting and seizures. The disorder connects with other enzymes such as LCHAD (long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase) involved in similar pathways and deficiencies can result in related metabolic dysfunctions.