Abcam, ab236737, Anti-MTHFR antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal MTHFR antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human MTHFR aa 1 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human MTHFR aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P42898

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Purification notes-Purity >95%, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300Constituents: 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.
The 'MTHFR' protein also known as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase plays an important role in folate metabolism by catalyzing the reduction of 510-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. This enzyme has a mass of approximately 70 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including liver kidney and brain. It exists primarily in the cytoplasm where it performs its enzymatic functions critical for cellular metabolism.
Biological function summary
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase is essential in the process of transferring one-carbon units especially in the synthesis of the amino acid methionine and the methylation of DNA. This enzyme does not form part of a larger protein complex but operates independently in the folate cycle. Its activity directly influences homocysteine levels within the cell with alterations in its function affecting many metabolic processes.
Pathways
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase is an important component of the folate and methionine cycles significant in the remethylation of homocysteine to methionine. These pathways intersect with transmethylation and nucleotide synthesis essential for cell functions and replication. It interacts with proteins like methionine synthase and cystathionine beta-synthase which further demonstrate the enzyme's importance in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency or mutations often lead to hyperhomocysteinemia and have been associated with cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders. Mutations in this enzyme can alter its efficiency leading to the accumulation of homocysteine. This has connections with proteins such as methionine synthase where impaired functioning due to MTHFR mutation can exacerbate the disruption of homocysteine metabolism contributing to disease states.