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| Alternative Names | Fumarate hydratase, mitochondrial; Fumarase; 4.2.1.2; FH; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human FH, which shares 100% and 97.8% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat FH, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of FH 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-FH Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02097. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, IHC-F, 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: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human FH, which shares 100% and 97.8% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat FH, respectively.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 49 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, IHC-F, 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
fumarate hydratase. Fumarase (or fumaratehydratase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible hydration/dehydration of fumarate to malate. Fumarase comes in two forms: mitochondrial and cytosolic. The mitochondrial isoenzyme is involved in the Krebs Cycle (also known as the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle [TCA] or the Citric Acid Cycle), and the cytosolic isoenzyme is involved in the metabolism of amino acids and fumarate. Subcellular localization is established by the presence of a signal sequence on the amino terminus in the mitochondrial form, while subcellular localization in the cytosolic form is established by the absence of the signal sequence found in the mitochondrial variety. This enzyme participates in 2 metabolic pathways: citric acid cycle, reductive citric acid cycle (CO2 fixation), and is also important in renal cell carcinoma. Mutations in this gene have been associated with the development of leiomyomas in the skin and uterus in combination with renal cell carcinoma. Functional note: Also acts as a tumor suppressor. Reported localization: Isoform Mitochondrial: Mitochondrion. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in red blood cells; underexpressed in red blood cells (cytoplasm) of patients with hereditary non- spherocytic hemolytic anemia of unknown etiology.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how FH relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how FH relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Fatty Acid Oxidation: Researchers commonly examine how FH relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative FH levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of FH 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.
- 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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