Abcam, ab308178, Anti-O-GlcNAc transferase antibody [HL1641]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal OGT / O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine Transferase antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Drosophila melanogaster, Human samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human OGT.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:HL1641,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat, Drosophila melanogaster,
Applications:IHC-P, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human OGT. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O15294

Product details:
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our 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.
Use our
conjugation kits
for 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.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, 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.
OGT or O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine Transferase also known as OGT protein mechanically catalyzes the addition of N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) onto serine or threonine residues of nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins. OGT has a molecular weight of approximately 110 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues with higher levels in the pancreas brain and spleen. This enzyme plays an important role in cellular processes by modifying proteins with O-GlcNAc.
Biological function summary
Through its transferase activity OGT regulates a wide array of cellular functions including signal transduction transcription and metabolism. It is a component of a complex involving several other proteins that facilitate its regulatory actions. OGT manages protein function and stability by influencing interactions between proteins and other cellular components.
Pathways
OGT is critical in the insulin signaling pathway and the regulation of glucose metabolism. It interacts with multiple proteins such as IRS-1 and Akt to modulate their activity and stability. The modification by OGT impacts protein phosphorylation states affecting the downstream processing of cellular signals.
OGT has a significant link to diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Abnormal OGT activity relates to insulin resistance contributing to diabetes pathogenesis. In Alzheimer's disease altered O-GlcNAcylation affects proteins like tau which play a central role in disease progression. Understanding OGT's role in these conditions could aid in developing targeted therapeutic strategies.