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| Alternative Names | Glutamine synthetase;GS;6.3.1.2;Glutamate decarboxylase;4.1.1.15;Glutamate--ammonia ligase;GLUL;GLNS; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human ABHD5 Lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase which functions in phosphatidic acid biosynthesis. May regulate the cellular storage of triacylglycerol through activation of the phospholipase PNPLA2. Involved in keratinocyte differentiation. |
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Overview
This product is an anti-ABHD5 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone AFHE-1; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-ABHD5 Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M03209. Tested in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ABHD5 (Glutamine synthetase).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone AFHE-1; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
ABHD5 (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): This enzyme has 2 functions: it catalyzes the production of glutamine and 4-aminobutanoate (gamma-aminobutyric acid, GABA), the latter in a pyridoxal phosphate-independent manner (By similarity). Essential for proliferation of fetal skin fibroblasts. . Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm. Mitochondrion . Tissue expression notes (as provided): In fetal tissues, highly expressed in brain, detectable in lung and liver, but not in kidney. In adult tissues, expressed ubiquitously in the brain, detectable in the heart, liver, spleen, thymus, prostate, testis, ovary, small intestine and colon. The type A isoforms seem to be expressed predominantly in fetal brain whereas type B isoforms are expressed abundantly in both fetal and adult brain. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Cardiovascular,Fatty Acid Oxidation,Fatty Acids,Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism,Lipid Metabolism,Lipids/Lipoproteins,Metabolic Signaling Pathway,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Metabolism of Lipids and Lipoproteins,Obesity,Pathways and Processes,Redox Metabolism,Signal Transduction.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts in marker distributions.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate ABHD5 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect ABHD5 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect ABHD5 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Quantify ABHD5-positive cells by flow cytometry in single-cell suspensions
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 34 kDa; calculated MW: 42064 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 34 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm. Mitochondrion .
- Tissue details (provided): In fetal tissues, highly expressed in brain, detectable in lung and liver, but not in kidney. In adult tissues, expressed ubiquitously in the brain, detectable in the heart, liver, spleen, thymus, prostate, testis, ovary, small intestine and colon. The type A isoforms seem to be expressed predominantly in fetal brain whereas type B isoforms are expressed abundantly in both fetal and adult brain. .
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