Abcam, ab249732, Anti-HIBADH antibody [EPR12525(B)] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HIBADH antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12525(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P, IPSee 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:
ab249732 is the carrier-free version of
ab172955
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

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.