Abcam, ab240908, Anti-Citrulline antibody [6C2.1]

Size: 100µg
Mouse Monoclonal Citrulline antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Modified Amino Acid samples. Cited in 5 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Chemical / Small Molecule corresponding to Citrulline.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:6C2.1,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:No,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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--20°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.
Citrulline also known as L-citrulline engages in important roles within the nitrogen balance of the body. It is a non-essential amino acid with a molecular weight of about 175.19 g/mol. Citrulline is not incorporated into proteins but is primarily found in liver and intestinal cells. It serves as an intermediate in the urea cycle an important metabolic pathway related to the disposal of excess nitrogen from the body.
Biological function summary
Citrulline plays a significant part in the body's nitrogen cycle and enhances the production of nitric oxide a vital signaling molecule. Citrulline participates in converting ammonia a byproduct from amino acid breakdown into urea in the liver which the body can then excrete. It does not belong to a complex but acts as a precursor to the amino acid arginine enhancing its levels and promoting vasodilation. Citrulline effects also extend to influencing muscle metabolism and cellular energy production.
Pathways
Citrulline participates in the urea cycle and nitric oxide synthesis pathway. It provides a link between ammonia detoxification and the synthesis of arginine. This link enhances nitric oxide availability which is essential for regulating vascular homeostasis and blood pressure. Additionally citrulline relates to the arginine biosynthesis pathway where it aids the conversion to arginine mediated by enzymes such as argininosuccinate synthetase and argininosuccinate lyase. These interactions with enzymes highlight its integration into metabolic pathways central to the organism’s homeostasis.
Citrulline shows involvement in cardiovascular diseases and urea cycle disorders. Citrulline has emerged as a therapeutic marker for cardiovascular diseases by enhancing nitric oxide production and improving endothelial function. Citrulline’s role in urea cycle disorders links it to conditions where the body's ability to detoxify ammonia is compromised. Furthermore citrulline's relationship with arginine impacts both cardiac health and ammonia detoxification integrating it into therapeutic strategies targeting these conditions.