Abcam, ab221756, Anti-B3GAT1 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal B3GAT1 antibody. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human B3GAT1 aa 1-100.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human B3GAT1 aa 1-100. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9P2W7

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% 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.
The B3GAT1 protein also known as CD57 or HNK-1 functions mechanically as a β-13-glucuronyltransferase. It has a mass of approximately 55 kDa. B3GAT1 localizes mainly in the Golgi apparatus and is predominantly expressed in neural and immune tissues. The protein plays an important role in the biosynthesis of the HNK-1 carbohydrate epitope which is significant for cellular communication and molecular interactions in the nervous system.
Biological function summary
B3GAT1 participates in the generation of specific carbohydrate structures that contribute to cell-cell adhesion processes. It is a part of a larger complex of glycosyltransferases that include enzymes like β3GalT1 and ST3GalT6 which together help build complex glycan chains. By modifying glycoproteins and glycolipids B3GAT1 influences neural connectivity and immune response modulation.
Pathways
B3GAT1 influences with its role in the glycosphingolipid biosynthesis pathway and the neural crest cell migration pathway. In glycosphingolipid biosynthesis its activity is essential for creating carbohydrate polymer structures linking it with proteins like β3GalT2. It also interacts with NCAM1 within the neural crest cell migration pathway impacting neural development and plasticity.
Abnormal expression or mutations in B3GAT1 link to diseases such as Alzheimer's as the HNK-1 epitope expression correlates with neuronal impairment. In cancers altered B3GAT1 glycosylation patterns associate with tumor progression and immune escape mechanisms where its interaction with CD56 plays a role in modulating immune responses.