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| Alternative Names | Dihydrofolate reductase;1.5.1.3;DHFR; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human DHFR recombinant protein (Position: V2-D187). Human DHFR shares 90% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat DHFR. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of DHFR (Dihydrofolate reductase) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9175. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E.coli-derived human DHFR recombinant protein (Position: V2-D187). Human DHFR shares 90% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat DHFR. (reported region: V2-D187).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 21 kDa; calculated MW: 21453 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Dihydrofolate reductase; Dihydrofolate reductase. Dihydrofolate reductase, or DHFR, is an enzyme that reduces dihydrofolic acid to tetrahydrofolic acid, using NADPH as electron donor, which can be converted to the kinds of tetrahydrofolate cofactors used in 1-carbon transfer chemistry. In humans, the DHFR enzyme is encoded by the DHFR gene. It is found in the q11→q22 region of chromosome 5. What's more, DHFR belongs to the dihydrofolate reductase family, and it converts dihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate, a methyl group shuttle required for the de novo synthesis of purines, thymidylic acid, and certain amino acids. DHFR is the key enzyme in folate metabolism. In addition, DHFR catalyzes an essential reaction for de novo glycine and purine synthesis, and for DNA precursor synthesis. Functional note: Key enzyme in folate metabolism. Contributes to the de novo mitochondrial thymidylate biosynthesis pathway. Catalyzes an essential reaction for de novo glycine and purine synthesis, and for DNA precursor synthesis. Binds its own mRNA and that of DHFRL1. . Reported localization: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix. Expression/tissue context: Widely expressed in fetal and adult tissues, including throughout the fetal and adult brains and whole blood. Expression is higher in the adult brain than in the fetal brain. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Amino Acid Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how DHFR (Dihydrofolate reductase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Amino Acids: Researchers commonly examine how DHFR (Dihydrofolate reductase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how DHFR (Dihydrofolate reductase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative DHFR (Dihydrofolate reductase) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of DHFR (Dihydrofolate reductase) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the dihydrofolate reductase family.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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