{"product_id":"abcam-ab97395","title":"Abcam, ab97395, Anti-Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 50µL\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC antibody (ab97395) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC in  Western Blot, IHC-P . Suitable for  Human, Mouse, Rat . - Over 10 publications - Trusted since 2010\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Polyclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ODC1 aa 150-450. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P11926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is this antibody validated in?\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC antibody (ab97395) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is the molecular weight of Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC?\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC (ab97395) specifically detects a band for Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC (UniProt: P11926) at a molecular weight of 51kDa.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrusted by the scientific community\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Ornithine Decarboxylase\/ODC (ab97395) was first used in a scientific publication in 2010 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 20% 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nOrnithine Decarboxylase also known as ODC or ODC1 is an enzyme that plays an important role in polyamine biosynthesis. This enzyme catalyzes the decarboxylation of ornithine to form putrescine a precursor for spermidine and spermine. ODC is a small protein with a molecular mass around 48 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues including the liver kidney and brain. ODC expression tends to be highest in rapidly growing tissues due to its involvement in cell growth and differentiation.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nODC actively participates in cell proliferation and differentiation by regulating the levels of polyamines which are essential for DNA stabilization and cellular processes. While ODC does not form part of a larger protein complex its activity requires the presence of cofactor pyridoxal 5'-phosphate. By controlling polyamine synthesis ODC influences gene expression ion channel functions and protein synthesis impacting cell cycle progression and apoptosis.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nOrnithine decarboxylation connects with important biological processes such as the urea cycle and polyamine biosynthetic pathway. In these pathways enzymes like arginase and S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase work closely with ODC. ODC's role in regulating polyamine levels makes it an important component of cellular metabolism and growth pathways. Through these pathways ODC coordinates with other proteins to ensure proper cellular function and response to growth signals.\u003cbr\u003e\nODC activity has been linked to cancer and neurological disorders. Overexpression and dysregulation of ODC can lead to increased polyamine levels which associate with tumor development and proliferation particularly in colorectal cancer. ODC also connects with proteins like c-Myc which regulates its expression and is often dysregulated in cancer. In neurological disorders abnormal ODC function affects neurodegeneration influencing proteins involved in neuronal survival and plasticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848594804905,"sku":"ab97395","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab97395","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}