Abcam, ab242095, Anti-Phosphomevalonate kinase antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Phosphomevalonate kinase antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human PMVK aa 100 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human PMVK aa 100 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q15126

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Antibody was affinity purified using an epitope specific to Phosphomevalonate kinase immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 6.8 - 7.4Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.1% 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-+4°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.
Phosphomevalonate kinase (PMVK) is an enzyme involved in the mevalonate pathway a critical metabolic pathway that produces isoprenoids. Known also as mevalonate-5-phosphate kinase this enzyme catalyzes the ATP-dependent phosphorylation of mevalonate-5-phosphate to mevalonate-5-diphosphate. The molecular weight of PMVK is approximately 21 kDa. PMVK is expressed in various tissues with significant expression in the liver and adrenal glands reflecting its role in the biosynthesis of cholesterol and other isoprenoids.
Biological function summary
Phosphomevalonate kinase functions as an important regulatory enzyme in the synthesis of cholesterol and non-sterol isoprenoids. It does not operate as part of a larger protein complex but through its sole catalytic activity it impacts the production of downstream molecules essential for cell membrane integrity and steroid hormone production. The enzyme's activity can affect the availability of isoprenoid precursors linking metabolic flux through the mevalonate pathway to cellular growth and differentiation processes.
Pathways
Phosphomevalonate kinase plays a central role in the mevalonate pathway a vital metabolic pathway for cholesterol biosynthesis. It is responsible for converting mevalonate-5-phosphate to mevalonate-5-diphosphate a necessary step towards producing farnesyl pyrophosphate. This pathway is closely related to the biosynthesis of cholesterol and other essential isoprenoids. PMVK activity is associated with other enzymes in the pathway like HMG-CoA reductase a major control point in cholesterol biosynthesis.
Phosphomevalonate kinase's role in the mevalonate pathway relates to disorders involving cholesterol metabolism such as hypercholesterolemia and mevalonic aciduria. Mutations or misregulation of phosphomevalonate kinase can lead to altered cholesterol synthesis impacting cardiovascular health. Moreover PMVK may interact indirectly with proteins like LDL-receptor further linking its function to the regulation of cholesterol levels and associated diseases.