Abcam, ab175203, Anti-HIBADH antibody [EPR12519(B)]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HIBADH antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12519(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), IP, WB, 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.

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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, 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.
HIBADH known as 3-hydroxyisobutyrate dehydrogenase plays a role in the catabolic pathway of valine. It catalyzes the oxidation of 3-hydroxyisobutyrate to 3-oxopropanoate. This enzyme weighs approximately 33 kDa. Expression of HIBADH occurs predominantly in the liver kidney and to a lesser extent the heart and skeletal muscle tissues. High expression in these organs suggests its importance in energy metabolism and intermediate metabolite processing.
Biological function summary
This enzyme facilitates the metabolism of amino acids by converting valine-derived intermediates. HIBADH contributes significantly to energy production particularly during periods of fasting. It is not typically recognized as part of a larger protein complex functioning independently within metabolic pathways. Its role in energy homeostasis indicates its essential part in maintaining cellular function during metabolic stress.
Pathways
HIBADH is integral to the valine degradation pathway and also impacts the broader branched-chain amino acid catabolism process. These pathways are critical for recycling amino acids for ATP production. HIBADH interacts with other enzymes like acyl-CoA dehydrogenases which further process breakdown products. This interaction highlights HIBADH's connection to a consistent and efficient metabolic network ensuring effective energy yield from valine.
HIBADH has relevance to maple syrup urine disease and its metabolic management. Proper function of HIBADH is essential to avoid accumulation of toxic valine metabolites linked to this condition. Additionally connection to the protein BCKDHA hints at broader implications for amino acid metabolism disorders. BCKDHA part of the branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex indicates HIBADH's involvement in a critical intersection of metabolic control and disease prevention.