| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit;6.3.2.2;GCS heavy chain;Gamma-ECS;Gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase;GCLC;GLCL, GLCLC; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human GCLC recombinant protein (Position: E437-N637). Human GCLC shares 94% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat GCLC. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of GCLC (Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit) 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-GCLC Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9201. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IHC, 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 GCLC recombinant protein (Position: E437-N637). Human GCLC shares 94% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat GCLC. (reported region: E437-N637).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 72 kDa; calculated MW: 72766 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IHC, 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
Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit; Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit. GCLC, also named Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GCLC gene. Glutamate-cysteine ligase, also known as gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase is the first rate limiting enzyme of glutathione synthesis. The enzyme consists of two subunits, a heavy catalytic subunit and a light regulatory subunit. The gene encoding the catalytic subunit encodes a protein of 367 amino acids with a calculated molecular weight of 72.773 kDa and maps to chromosome 6p12.1. Deficiency of gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase in human is associated with enzymopathic hemolytic anemia. Functional note: Transcription factor required during cardiovascular development (PubMed:23289003). Plays an important role in the transcriptional program (s) that underlies smooth muscle cell diversity (By similarity). Binds to the functionally important CEF-1 nuclear protein binding site in the cardiac-specific slow/cardiac troponin C transcriptional enhancer (PubMed:25543888). . Reported localization: Nucleus . Expression/tissue context: T-cells and endothelial cells.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how GCLC (Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how GCLC (Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Mitochondrial: Researchers commonly examine how GCLC (Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative GCLC (Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of GCLC (Glutamate--cysteine ligase catalytic subunit) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- 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 glutamate--cysteine ligase type 3 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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