| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative names | Phosphatidylcholine-sterol acyltransferase;2.3.1.43;Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase;Phospholipid-cholesterol acyltransferase;LCAT; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human LCAT, different from the related rat sequence by two amino acids, and from the mouse sequence by three amino acids. |
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| Form | Lyophilized |
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Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody targets phosphatidylcholine-sterol acyltransferase (gene LCAT) in rat and human samples and is validated for Western blot. The predicted molecular weight is 49.6 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 150 kDa.
Lecithin–cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) is a plasma enzyme secreted mainly by the liver. On the surface of HDL and LDL particles it transfers a fatty acid from phosphatidylcholine to free cholesterol, forming cholesteryl esters that drive HDL maturation and reverse cholesterol transport. LCAT deficiency causes marked lipoprotein abnormalities, and the enzyme is studied in lipid metabolism and cardiovascular research.
| Target | Phosphatidylcholine-sterol acyltransferase (gene LCAT; UniProt P04180, human) |
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| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Rat, Human |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4; 0.05 mg thimerosal; 0.05 mg NaN3; plus stabilizers |
| Calculated MW | 49.6 kDa |
| Observed MW | 150 kDa |
| Storage | As supplied: −20 °C for up to 12 months from receipt. After reconstitution: 4 °C for up to 1 month, or aliquot and keep at −20 °C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| Western blot | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL (Human, Rat) |
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Samples with a confirmed band (WB): rat brain tissue, U87 cells, HeLa cells, SMMC cells.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide from the C-terminal region of human LCAT. It differs from the rat sequence at two residues.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with rat and human. UniProt describes phosphatidylcholine-sterol acyltransferase as a secreted protein. Tissue expression noted by UniProt (human): Detected in blood plasma. The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
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