Abcam, ab199534, Anti-DMGDH antibody [EPR16907]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal DMGDH antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR16907,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
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:
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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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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.
DMGDH also known as dimethylglycine dehydrogenase is a mitochondrial enzyme with a mass of approximately 103 kDa. This protein is expressed predominantly in liver and kidney tissues. DMGDH plays an important role in the degradation of choline where it catalyzes the oxidative demethylation of dimethylglycine into sarcosine while producing formaldehyde and hydrogen peroxide. This process is an important step in the choline oxidation pathway which helps maintain the methylation balance in the cell.
Biological function summary
DMGDH contributes to the one-carbon metabolism pathway which involves the transfer of one-carbon units essential for various biosynthetic reactions. It does not form part of a larger enzymatic complex but operates as an independent enzyme within the mitochondrial matrix. Its activity is important for methyl cycle function influencing processes like nucleotide synthesis and amino acid metabolism. The enzyme helps connect choline metabolism to broader metabolic networks impacting cellular methyl group availability.
Pathways
DMGDH is integral to the choline metabolism pathway and the one-carbon metabolic pathway. Choline is oxidized to produce substrates for the methionine cycle affecting homocysteine levels and S-adenosylmethionine production. DMGDH's function is closely linked to other enzymes like dimethylglycine N-methyltransferase (DNMT) which also engages in methyl group transfer. Together these enzymes collaborate to maintain cellular methylation and detoxification pathways.
DMGDH dysfunction has been associated with metabolic conditions such as homocystinuria and cardiovascular disease. Impaired DMGDH activity can lead to increased levels of dimethylglycine which in turn may disrupt methylation balance and contribute to metabolic abnormalities. While DMGDH does not directly interact with any known disease-specific proteins its role in maintaining proper methylation highlights its importance in disease pathology. By influencing levels of substrates like homocysteine DMGDH indirectly connects to disorders linked to methylation dysregulation.