{"product_id":"abcam-ab250342","title":"Abcam, ab250342, Anti-GCAT antibody [EPR13450] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GCAT antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC\/IF, IP, 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:EPR13450,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IP, ICC\/IF, WB, IHC-PSee 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\nab250342 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab181094\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\nGCAT also known as glycine C-acetyltransferase functions as a mitochondrial enzyme involved in glycine metabolism. It has a molecular mass of approximately 44 kDa. Researchers often find GCAT expressed in the liver where it plays a significant role in metabolic processes related to amino acid synthesis and catabolism. Being predominantly cytosolic GCAT contributes to the detoxification pathways by participating in the conversion of glycine to other metabolites.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nIn glycine cleavage system GCAT operates as part of a complex essential for the regulation of amino acid levels. The enzyme accepts substrates from reactions facilitated by other components such as T-protein and P-protein and is vital in maintaining the balance of glycine and other amino acids within the cell. Dysfunction in any part of this system can result in elevated levels of toxic metabolic intermediates leading to cellular stress and potential tissue damage.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGCAT is an integral element in the mitochondrial glycine cleavage system linking it to broader metabolic pathways such as the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. This position between pathways underlines its connection with proteins such as glycine dehydrogenase and aminomethyltransferase. This interconnectedness suggests that imbalances involving GCAT can disrupt metabolic homeostasis influencing energy production at the cellular level.\u003cbr\u003e\nDefects or dysregulation in GCAT activity link to various metabolic conditions including nonketotic hyperglycinemia and liver diseases. Patients with nonketotic hyperglycinemia show accumulation of glycine leading to neurological issues conditions typically associated with deficiencies in glycine metabolism enzymes like P-protein. In the context of liver diseases alterations in GCAT's function affect the liver's ability to process nitrogen highlighting its importance in liver homeostasis and function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860416811177,"sku":"ab250342","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab250342","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}