Abcam, ab190243, Anti-PYGL antibody - C-terminal

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal PYGL antibody. C-terminal. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human Glycogen phosphorylase, liver form aa 750 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human Glycogen phosphorylase, liver form aa 750 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P06737

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab190243 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to PYGL immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: 99% Tris citrate/phosphate, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°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.
PYGL also known as glycogen phosphorylase liver form is an enzyme with a monomeric mass of around 97 kDa. Mechanically PYGL catalyzes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose-1-phosphate by cleaving alpha-14-glycosidic bonds. This enzyme primarily operates in the liver where it plays a critical role in regulating glucose release into the bloodstream. PYGL's activity is tightly controlled by hormonal signals which ensure proper glucose levels.
Biological function summary
The enzyme plays a major role in maintaining energy homeostasis by mobilizing glucose from glycogen stores during fasting states. It does not function as part of a larger complex operating instead as a homodimer when activated. PYGL is critical for the liver's ability to supply glucose to other organs when dietary glucose is not available. Proper functioning of PYGL helps maintain a balance between glucose storage and release contributing to overall metabolic equilibrium.
Pathways
PYGL has a notable role in glycogenolysis a process that liberates stored glycogen as glucose-1-phosphate. This enzyme also connects with gluconeogenesis where it impacts the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. In these pathways its activity often intersects with other enzymes namely phosphoglucomutase and glucose-6-phosphatase which further process the products of PYGL’s activity.
PYGL is associated with conditions such as Hers disease a glycogen storage disease caused by a deficiency in hepatic glycogen phosphorylase. This leads to excessive glycogen accumulation in the liver and resultant hypoglycemia. Additionally abnormal PYGL activity relates to type 2 diabetes where altered glycogen metabolism impacts insulin response and glucose homeostasis. In these contexts it maintains functional connections with proteins like insulin receptor and glycogen synthase which together influence carbohydrate metabolism balance.