Abcam, ab241318, Recombinant human HAO1/GOX protein (Active)

Size: 20µg / 100µg
Recombinant human HAO1/GOX protein (Active) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 370 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, < 0.1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS, Mass Spec.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:< 0.1 EU/µg,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag N-Terminus,
Applications:FuncS, Mass Spec, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Specific activity is > 3,000 pmol/min/μg, and defined as the amount of enzyme that oxidize glyoxylate at pH 8.0 at 25°C.,
Accession:Q9UJM8,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 2.9% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl

Properties and Storage Information:
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--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.
The enzyme HAO1 also known as GOX (glycolate oxidase) functions by catalyzing the oxidation of glycolate to glyoxylate generating hydrogen peroxide in peroxisomes. The molecular mass of HAO1 is approximately 43 kDa. It is expressed in several tissues with high levels found in liver and kidney. The protein may also be referred to as alpha GOX which highlights its identity and specialization within oxidase family.
Biological function summary
HAO1 facilitates the metabolism of hydroxyl acids playing an important role in glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism. It does not form part of a multi-protein complex but operates as a monomer maintaining cellular homeostasis of organic acids. By helping convert glycolate into a form that cells use or excrete HAO1 prevents the accumulation of compounds that can become toxic at elevated levels.
Pathways
Glycolate oxidase takes part in the glyoxylate cycle and photorespiration in plants which also has parallels in animal metabolism where it participates in handling waste products. HAO1 interacts within the network of metabolic pathways along with proteins like lactate dehydrogenase that facilitate the conversion of chemical compounds. It plays a role in broader metabolomic balancing acts that maintain overall organismal homeostasis.
Mutations and dysfunctions in HAO1 have links to primary hyperoxaluria type 1 a disease characterized by excessive production and build-up of oxalate leading to kidney stones and renal failure. The interplay with proteins like alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase which helps detoxify glyoxylate is important in these conditions. This disorder highlights the importance of proper glycolate metabolism and its regulation in maintaining health.