Abcam, ab181415, Human PDH E1 alpha protein ELISA Kit (PDHA1)

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human PDH E1 alpha protein ELISA Kit (PDHA1) is a single-wash 90-min Simplestep used to quantify Human PDH E1 alpha protein (PDHA1) with a sensitivity of 12 ng/mL. The assay uses a simple mix-wash-read protocol with just one incubation and one wash step. - Colorimetric Sandwich ELISA - 450 nm readout : works on any standard plate reader
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Tissue Extracts, Cell Lysate,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 12 ng/mL,
Range:15.62 - 1000 ng/mL,
Assay time:1h 30m,
Assay Platform:Microplate

Product details:
Human PDH E1 alpha ELISA kit (ab181415) is a single-wash 90 min sandwich ELISA designed for the quantitative measurement of PDH E1 alpha protein in human cell and tissue extracts. It uses our proprietary SimpleStep ELISA® technology. Quantitate human PDH E1 alpha with 12 ng/mL sensitivity.
SimpleStep ELISA® technology employs capture antibodies conjugated to an affinity tag that is recognized by the monoclonal antibody used to coat our SimpleStep ELISA® plates. This approach to sandwich ELISA allows the formation of the antibody-analyte sandwich complex in a single step, significantly reducing assay time. See the SimpleStep ELISA® protocol summary in the image section for further details. Our SimpleStep ELISA® technology provides several benefits:
-Single-wash protocol reduces assay time to 90 minutes or less
-High sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility from superior antibodies
-Fully validated in biological samples
-96-wells plate breakable into 12 x 8 wells strips
A 384-well SimpleStep ELISA® microplate (
ab203359
) is available to use as an alternative to the 96-well microplate provided with SimpeStep ELISA® kits.
The pyruvate dehydrogenase complex performs the decarboxylation of pyruvate into acetyl CoA, a critical function in metabolism, linking glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria. The enzyme is composed of multiple copies of three enzymes: pyruvate dehydrogenase (E1), dihydrolipoamide transacetylase (E2) and dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase (E3). The E1 enzyme is a tetramer of two alpha (PDHA1) and two beta (PDHB) subunits and is present in 30 copies in the PDH complex.
The activity of PDH is regulated by reversible phosphorylation of three serine residues on the PDHA1 subunit at phospho S232, phospho S293, and phospho S300. ELISA assays to measure phospho 232, and phospho S300 are available from Abcam (
ab115343
ab115345
). The phosphorylation of these sites is catalyzed by PDH kinases (PDK). There are four known PDK isoforms, distributed differently in tissues. Their expressions are regulated differently by factors such as starvation, hypoxia and utilization of glucose and fatty acids in various tissues. Dephosporylation, to restore the activity of PDH, is catalyzed by PDH phosphatases (PDP). There are two known isoforms of PDP; PDP1 is present in high levels in skeletal muscle and PDP2 in liver and adipocytes. Functional PDH kinases and phosphatases are available from Abcam (
ab110359
ab110354
ab110355
ab110356

Properties and Storage Information:
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Supplementary Information:
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PDHA1 also known as the pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 alpha subunit plays a mechanical role in cellular metabolism. It forms part of the larger pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) complex where it serves as a critical catalytic component. PDHA1 is expressed ubiquitously across different tissue types reflecting its fundamental function in energy production. The molecular weight of the PDHA1 protein is approximately 43 kDa. Alternate names for this protein include the PDH E1 component and it partners closely with other components in the PDH complex to facilitate its role.
Biological function summary
PDHA1 engages in the conversion of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA an important step in cellular respiration. This protein is part of the PDH complex which consists of multiple copies of three catalytic and two regulatory subunits. The conversion process is essential for linking glycolysis to the citric acid cycle efficiently channeling energy substrates within the cell. Furthermore the functional activity of PDHA1 is regulated through phosphorylation by the pyruvate dehydrogenase kinases (PDKs) and dephosphorylation by PDH phosphatases.
Pathways
PDHA1 is integral to the metabolic pathway of cellular respiration and energy production. It enables the transition between glycolysis and the citric acid cycle by facilitating the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA which enters the citric acid cycle. Related proteins in this pathway include PDHA2 and the regulatory PDKs that modulate PDHA1 activity. These interactions ensure energy metabolism adapts to various cellular conditions influencing energy balance and substrate utilization.
Mutations or dysfunctions in PDHA1 can lead to disorders such as pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency and Leigh syndrome. These conditions result from impaired energy metabolism leading to severe neurological symptoms and overall energy deficits in tissues with high metabolic demands. The link between PDHA1 and diseases highlights the importance of maintaining its function. Additionally altered interaction with proteins involved in phosphorylation such as the PDKs can exacerbate pathogenic conditions by further disbalancing metabolic activities.