{"product_id":"abcam-ab204536","title":"Abcam, ab204536, Acetyltransferase Activity Assay Kit (Fluorometric)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 x 96Tests\u003cbr\u003e\nAcetyltransferase Activity Assay Kit ab204536 is a homogeneous mix-and-read fluorescent assay for the determination of any acetyl-CoA dependent acetyltransferase activity.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nDetection method:Fluorescent,\u003cbr\u003e\nSample types:Purified protein, Inhibitor compounds,\u003cbr\u003e\nAssay Platform:Microplate reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nAcetyltransferase Activity Assay Kit (Fluorometric) (ab204536) is a homogeneous mix-and-read fluorescent assay for the determination of any acetyl-CoA dependent acetyltransferase activity. It is suitable for end-point or kinetic read options, which is ideal for determining mechanism of action, kinetics, and screening candidate compounds. The assay is amendable to HTS and miniaturization.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis assay is a complete kit for the screening of candidate compounds that can alter normal acetyltransferase activity. For use with purified\u003cbr\u003e\nin vitro\u003cbr\u003e\nsamples.\u003cbr\u003e\nAcetylation is an important covalent molecular modification. Originally identified as the method by which certain bacteria were able to deactivate anti-microbial compounds, acetylation is now also known as an important partitioning and signaling modification.\u003cbr\u003e\nAcetyltransferases are enzymes that covalently transfer an acetyl group from a donor molecule (Acetyl CoA) to an acceptor. Acetyl CoA serves as a universal donor while the acceptor varies with the acetyltransferase. Acceptors include histones, kinases, transcription factors, receptors, neurotransmitter precursors like choline and serotonin, and anti-microbial agents like chloramphenicol and fluoroquinones. Acetylation can signal an increase or decrease in activity based on the context of the message. Frequently located at critical junctions in metabolic pathways, Acetyltransferases and their regulation have become attractive therapeutic targets to treat everything from insomnia to cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Multi, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Multi, Storage information-Please refer to protocols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nACAT2 also known as Acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase is an enzyme that plays a role in lipid metabolism catalyzing the conversion of two molecules of acetyl-CoA into acetoacetyl-CoA. It shares functionality with other acetyltransferases such as chloramphenicol acetyltransferase. ACAT2 has a molecular mass of approximately 41 kDa. Expression of ACAT2 is mainly in the liver and the cytosol of cells involved in sterol regulatory processes. It functions as a homotetramer and is essential in maintaining cellular levels of acetyl-CoA and related metabolites.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThis enzyme facilitates the synthesis of cholesterol and ketone bodies essential processes for cellular energy balance. ACAT2 works as an independent enzyme rather than as a component of a multi-enzyme complex unlike some other acetyltransferases. By managing acetyl-CoA levels it supports energy homeostasis and lipogenesis providing substrates for downstream processes that are critical for sustaining cellular function and response to energy demands.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nThe acetyl-transfer reactions catalyzed by ACAT2 are integral to the cholesterol biosynthesis and ketogenesis pathways. These pathways are important for energy balance and lipid modification. Within these pathways ACAT2 acts in close relation with HMG-CoA synthase an important player in cholesterol biosynthesis. The enzyme’s actions provide acetoacetyl-CoA which is a substrate for the production of HMG-CoA highlighting its role in maintaining metabolic flux.\u003cbr\u003e\nACAT2's role in cholesterol metabolism links it to atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Disruption in its function can lead to elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides risk factors for atherosclerosis. In NAFLD ACAT2 expression may influence lipid accumulation in the liver contributing to disease pathogenesis. Its connection with other proteins like LDL receptor and apolipoprotein B through cholesterol metabolism emphasizes its potential as a therapeutic target for managing lipid-related disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843644313769,"sku":"ab204536","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab204536","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}