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Overview
ACACA Antibody / Acetyl CoA Carboxylase 1 is a anti-ACACA Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 32A06 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF) with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ACACA
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 32A06, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, ICC, IF
Biological background
Acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 functions by adding a carboxyl group to acetyl CoA, producing malonyl CoA, which serves as the building block for fatty acid elongation. Research using ACACA antibody has demonstrated that this enzyme is highly expressed in lipogenic tissues such as liver and adipose tissue. By controlling malonyl CoA levels, Acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 regulates lipid synthesis and contributes to energy balance.
Studies with ACACA antibody have revealed that Acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 is subject to complex regulation. It is activated by citrate, which reflects nutrient abundance, and inhibited by phosphorylation through AMP activated protein kinase under energy stress conditions. This ensures that fatty acid synthesis occurs only when energy is sufficient. Hormones such as insulin also stimulate Acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 activity, further linking the enzyme to metabolic signaling pathways.
Dysregulation of Acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 has been associated with obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Research using ACACA antibody has shown that elevated activity promotes lipid accumulation and insulin resistance, while inhibition of the enzyme improves metabolic outcomes in animal models. In cancer, increased Acetyl CoA carboxylase 1 expression supports tumor growth by fueling lipid synthesis required for membrane production and signaling. These findings highlight its therapeutic potential in both metabolic and oncologic diseases.
ACACA antibody is widely used in western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. Western blotting detects full length protein and phosphorylated forms, immunohistochemistry demonstrates tissue distribution in metabolic organs, and immunofluorescence shows cytoplasmic localization associated with lipid droplets. These applications make ACACA antibody indispensable for metabolic research.
By supplying validated ACACA antibody reagents,
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Monoclonal antibodies provide a defined epitope recognition profile that can support consistent comparisons across experiments.
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