Abcam, ab313776, Anti-Glucose Transporter GLUT4 antibody [EPR26571-45] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Glucose Transporter GLUT4 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB, IP, Dot and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, Transfected cell lysate - Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR26571-45,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, DotSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab313776 is the carrier-free version of
ab313775
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
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.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Glucose transporter GLUT4 also known as GLUT-4 or GLUT 4 transporter plays an important role in glucose uptake in cells. It is an insulin-responsive class I facilitated glucose transporter. GLUT4 predominantly expresses in insulin-sensitive tissues such as adipose tissue and skeletal and cardiac muscles. The functional transport mechanism facilitates glucose entry into the cell by translocating from intracellular vesicles to the plasma membrane in response to insulin stimulation. The molecular weight of GLUT4 is about 50 kDa and this property is often observed in techniques such as GLUT4 western blot where it aids in the identification of the transporter.
Biological function summary
GLUT4 helps regulate blood sugar levels through its control over glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissues. As an important component of the insulin-regulated glucose transport system GLUT4 responds to increased insulin levels by moving to the cell's surface aiding in glucose transportation into the cell. This adaptive response reduces blood glucose concentration after food intake. GLUT4 operates largely independently but may interact with other glucose transporters like GLUT1 to maintain normal cellular glucose homeostasis.
Pathways
GLUT4 plays a significant role in the insulin signaling pathway and glucose homeostasis. Activation of the insulin receptor triggers a signaling cascade that includes enzymes like Akt (protein kinase B) which facilitates the translocation of GLUT4 vesicles to the plasma membrane. This translocation is important for glucose entry into the cells. Other key proteins in this pathway include IRS (insulin receptor substrate) proteins which act as signaling intermediates to link insulin receptor activation to downstream targets like GLUT4. Its activity is central to the maintenance of energy balance and storage in the body.
GLUT4 is closely associated with conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity. Impaired GLUT4 function or expression can lead to decreased insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake contributing to the hyperglycemic state found in type 2 diabetes. Additionally obesity often presents a parallel decline in GLUT4 activity exacerbating insulin resistance. The regulation of GLUT4 is influenced by proteins such as insulin receptor and IRS proteins which when dysfunctional contribute to the pathogenesis of these metabolic disorders.