Abcam, ab240025, Anti-PCB antibody [EPR7366] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PCB antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR7366,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WBSee 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:
ab240025 is the carrier-free version of
ab126707
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, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The target 'PCB' also known as pyruvate carboxylase is a critical enzyme in metabolism. This enzyme has a significant molecular weight of around 130 kDa. It is expressed within the mitochondria of various tissues including liver kidney and adipose tissue. Pyruvate carboxylase catalyzes the carboxylation of pyruvate to form oxaloacetate which is an important step in several metabolic processes especially in gluconeogenesis.
Biological function summary
Pyruvate carboxylase plays a significant role in maintaining metabolic balance. It is a biotin-dependent enzyme and part of a multienzyme complex that facilitates the conversion of pyruvate into oxaloacetate. This conversion is vital for replenishing intermediates in the citric acid cycle supporting the energy supply and anaplerotic reactions necessary for biosynthesis. The activity of pyruvate carboxylase also influences cellular levels of ATP and other nucleotides.
Pathways
The carboxylation of pyruvate by pyruvate carboxylase integrates into gluconeogenesis and lipogenesis. In gluconeogenesis pyruvate carboxylase works alongside phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) to achieve the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors. In lipogenesis oxaloacetate produced by pyruvate carboxylase is important for generating the precursor acetyl-CoA. These pathways involve pyruvate dehydrogenase and malate dehydrogenase reflecting the interconnectedness of metabolic functions.
Deficiencies or mutations in pyruvate carboxylase can lead to metabolic dysfunctions such as lactic acidosis and Leigh's disease. These conditions affect the body's ability to produce energy efficiently causing neurological and metabolic symptoms. Pyruvate carboxylase interacts closely with enzymes like lactate dehydrogenase and citrate synthase in these disorders highlighting its importance in metabolic homeostasis.