| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Estradiol 17-beta-dehydrogenase 1; 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; 17-beta-HSD 1; 20 alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; 20-alpha-HSD; E2DH; Placental 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase; Short chain dehydrogenase/reductase family 28C member 1; HSD17B1; E17KSR; EDH17B1; EDH17B2; EDHB17; SDR28C1 |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human HSD17B1 recombinant protein (A20-K249). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of HSD17B1 (Aquaporin-3) 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-HSD17B1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02198. Tested in ELISA, IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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 HSD17B1 recombinant protein (A20-K249).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 40 kDa; calculated MW: 31568 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: ELISA, 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
Aquaporin-3; hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 1. Estradiol 17-beta-dehydrogenase 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the HSD17B1 gene. This gene encodes a member of the 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase family of short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases. It has a dual function in estrogen activation and androgen inactivation and plays a major role in establishing the estrogen E2 concentration gradient between serum and peripheral tissues. The encoded protein catalyzes the last step in estrogen activation, using NADPH to convert estrogens E1 and E2 and androgens like 4-androstenedione, to testosterone. It has an N-terminal short-chain dehydrogenase domain with a cofactor binding site, and a narrow, hydrophobic C-terminal domain with a steroid substrate binding site. This gene is expressed primarily in the placenta and ovarian granulosa cells, and to a lesser extent, in the endometrium, adipose tissue, and prostate. Polymorphisms in this gene have been linked to breast and prostate cancer. A pseudogene of this gene has been identified. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Functional note: Favors the reduction of estrogens and androgens. Also has 20-alpha-HSD activity. Uses preferentially NADH. Reported localization: Cytoplasm. Expression/tissue context: Almost ubiquitous. Largely expressed in adult heart, skeletal muscle, ovary, and fetal kidney. Moderate amounts in adult liver, kidney, pancreas, spleen, and fetal lung, and small amounts in placenta, adult lung, prostate, testis, colon, fetal brain and liver.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how HSD17B1 (Aquaporin-3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Endocrine System: Researchers commonly examine how HSD17B1 (Aquaporin-3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Energy Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how HSD17B1 (Aquaporin-3) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative HSD17B1 (Aquaporin-3) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of HSD17B1 (Aquaporin-3) 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.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
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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