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PDK4 Antibody (Center D98)
Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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Application 
| IF, IHC-P, WB, E |
|---|---|
| Primary Accession | Q16654 |
| Reactivity | Human |
| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
| Calculated MW | 46469 Da |
| Antigen Region | 83-111 aa |
| Gene ID | 5166 |
|---|---|
| Other Names | [Pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase isozyme 4, mitochondrial, Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoform 4, PDK4, PDHK4 |
| Target/Specificity | This PDK4 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 83-111 amino acids from the Central region of human PDK4. |
| Dilution | IF~~1:10~50 WB~~1:1000 IHC-P~~1:10~50 |
| Format | Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is prepared by Saturated Ammonium Sulfate (SAS) precipitation followed by dialysis against PBS. |
| Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Precautions | PDK4 Antibody (Center D98) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
| Name | PDK4 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | PDHK4 |
| Function | Kinase that plays a key role in regulation of glucose and fatty acid metabolism and homeostasis via phosphorylation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase subunits PDHA1 and PDHA2. This inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase activity, and thereby regulates metabolite flux through the tricarboxylic acid cycle, down-regulates aerobic respiration and inhibits the formation of acetyl-coenzyme A from pyruvate. Inhibition of pyruvate dehydrogenase decreases glucose utilization and increases fat metabolism in response to prolonged fasting and starvation. Plays an important role in maintaining normal blood glucose levels under starvation, and is involved in the insulin signaling cascade. Via its regulation of pyruvate dehydrogenase activity, plays an important role in maintaining normal blood pH and in preventing the accumulation of ketone bodies under starvation. In the fed state, mediates cellular responses to glucose levels and to a high-fat diet. Regulates both fatty acid oxidation and de novo fatty acid biosynthesis. Plays a role in the generation of reactive oxygen species. Protects detached epithelial cells against anoikis. Plays a role in cell proliferation via its role in regulating carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism. |
| Cellular Location | Mitochondrion matrix. |
| Tissue Location | Ubiquitous; highest levels of expression in heart and skeletal muscle. |
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Provided below are standard protocols that you may find useful for product applications.
Background
PDK4 inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate dehydrogenase complex by phosphorylation of the E1 alpha subunit, thus contributing to the regulation of glucose metabolism.
References
Rosa, G., et al., Obes. Res. 11(2):176-182 (2003).
Razeghi, P., et al., Cardiology 97(4):203-209 (2002).
Rowles, J., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 271(37):22376-22382 (1996).
Gudi, R., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 270(48):28989-28994 (1995).
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