Abcam, ab307358, Anti-ADK antibody [EPR27497-67] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ADK antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR27497-67,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IP, ICC/IFSee 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.,
Specificity:This antibody is unsuitable for human IP and rat ICC/IF.

Product details:
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.
Adenosine kinase (ADK) also known by its alternative name ATP:adenosine 5'-phosphotransferase is an enzyme with a molecular mass of approximately 40 kDa. This enzyme catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group from ATP to adenosine forming AMP. ADK is expressed in several tissues with significant presence in the liver brain and lungs. This distribution suggests its versatile role in organ-specific metabolism and regulatory processes.
Biological function summary
The enzyme modulates cellular adenosine levels which influences various physiological functions such as sleep regulation and immune responses. ADK does not operate as part of a larger protein complex but acts independently to maintain intracellular energy balance by regulating the pools of adenosine and AMP. The enzyme activity affects purine metabolism important in diverse cellular activities.
Pathways
The activity of adenosine kinase fits prominently into the purine metabolism and energy homeostasis pathways. Its function maintains the cellular concentrations of adenosine a nucleotide affecting cellular signaling pathways including the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway. ADK interacts with enzymes like adenosine deaminase which collectively orchestrate the purine salvage pathway—pivotal in nucleotide recycling.
Irregularities in ADK function have implications in neurological disorders and liver diseases. Abnormal ADK activity links to epilepsy due to its role in controlling adenosine concentrations affecting neurotransmitter release. Liver diseases such as hepatic steatosis have shown associations with altered ADK function impacting energy balance. The interplay with proteins such as AMP-activated protein kinase indicates potential therapeutic targets in disorders where metabolic regulation is compromised.