Abcam, ab249913, Anti-PHKA1 antibody [EPR12118] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Knockout Tested Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PHKA1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12118,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), 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:
ab249913 is the carrier-free version of
ab176338
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 Protein A, 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.
PHKA1 also known as phosphorylase kinase alpha 1 is a regulatory subunit of the phosphorylase kinase enzyme complex with a molecular mass around 138 kDa. This protein is mainly expressed in skeletal muscle and heart tissue. PHKA1 plays an important role in glycogen metabolism by regulating the conversion of phosphorylase b to phosphorylase a which ultimately leads to glycogen breakdown.
Biological function summary
Glycogen metabolism involves PHKA1 as part of the phosphorylase kinase complex. This complex exists in the muscle and liver and includes alpha beta gamma and delta subunits. PHKA1 binds together with these subunits to form a large complex helping to regulate the activity state of the enzyme. The regulation of glycogen phosphorylase is important for maintaining energy supply in cells particularly during physical activity.
Pathways
The activity of PHKA1 impacts glycogenolysis which is a significant metabolic pathway responsible for breaking down glycogen into glucose-1-phosphate. This pathway involves other proteins like glycogen phosphorylase and phosphoprotein phosphatase 1. PHKA1 has interactions within the cascade that ensures proper glycogen breakdown especially during conditions requiring increased energy output.
Mutations in PHKA1 are linked to glycogen storage disease type IXd (GSD IXd) which primarily affects muscle tissue. This condition features exercise intolerance and muscle weakness due to impaired glycogen breakdown. PHKB another homologous phosphorylase kinase subunit can connect to similar energy metabolism disruptions showing a clear association with the disorder pathway alongside PHKA1.