{"product_id":"abcam-ab248860","title":"Abcam, ab248860, Anti-PCBD1 antibody [EPR9760(B)] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PCBD1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR9760(B),\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IHC-P, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nab248860 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab138518\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, 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\nPCBD1 also known as pterin-4-alpha-carbinolamine dehydratase or DCOH is a bifunctional protein with a molecular weight of approximately 12 kDa. It can be found expressed in a variety of tissues with significant expression noted in the liver and kidney. PCBD1 serves a dual role functioning both in enzymatic activity and as a co-regulator in transcription processes. Its enzymatic role involves catalyzing the dehydration of 4-alpha-hydroxy-tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) an essential cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nPCBD1 interacts with tetrahydrobiopterin metabolism participating in neurotransmitter synthesis through its dehydratase function. It also acts as a dimerization cofactor for HNF1 (HNF1A) a transcription factor critical in gene regulation. The PCBD1 protein forms dimers or tetramers indicating its capability to participate in complex formation which enhances transcriptional regulation. This regulatory activity affects several genes involved in hepatic metabolism and development.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nPCBD1 primarily influences the tetrahydrobiopterin biosynthesis pathway and the regulation of gene expression pathway via HNF1A. By facilitating neurotransmitter production it indirectly plays a role in neurological pathways specifically those related to dopamine and serotonin synthesis. Through its transcriptional co-regulation with HNF1A PCBD1 impacts glucose metabolism and pancreatic functions linking it to metabolic pathways.\u003cbr\u003e\nMutations or malfunctions of PCBD1 have associations with hyperphenylalaninemia a disorder affecting amino acid metabolism and with certain hyperinsulinemia forms influencing insulin regulation. Deficiencies in PCBD1 enzymatic function lead to altered levels of tetrahydrobiopterin while disruptions in its transcription co-regulation relate to impairments in glucose metabolism. Both HNF1A and PCBD1 mutations highlight their interconnected role in these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851815997609,"sku":"ab248860","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab248860","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}