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| Alternative names | [Pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase isozyme 1, mitochondrial; Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoform 1; PDH kinase 1; PDK1; PDHK1 |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human PDK1 recombinant protein (Position: V107-Y336). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of PDK1 (Acyl-CoA-binding protein) 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-Mitochondrial Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1/PDK1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01268-1. Tested in ELISA, IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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 PDK1 recombinant protein (Position: V107-Y336). (reported region: V107-Y336).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 58 kDa; calculated MW: 10044 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Rat
- Applications: ELISA, 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
Acyl-CoA-binding protein; pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase, isozyme 1. PDK1 (Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase Isoenzyme 1), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PDK1 gene. To find human PDKs, Gudi et al. (1995) used oligonucleotide primers to screen a human liver cDNA library by PCR. They identified and reported the deduced amino acid sequences of PDK1, PDK2, and PDK3. The human PDK1 gene encodes a protein with a predicted molecular mass of 49,244 Da that shares 93% identity with that of the rat PDK1 gene. Northern blot analysis showed that the PDK1 message was expressed predominantly in the heart. Functional note: Kinase that plays a key role in regulation of glucose and fatty acid metabolism and homeostasis via phosphorylation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase subunits PDHA1 and PDHA2. This inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase activity, and thereby regulates metabolite flux through the tricarboxylic acid cycle, down-regulates aerobic respiration and inhibits the formation of acetyl-coenzyme A from pyruvate. Plays an important role in cellular responses to hypoxia and is important for cell proliferation under hypoxia. Protects cells against apoptosis in response to hypoxia and oxidative stress. Reported localization: Mitochondrion matrix. Expression/tissue context: Expressed predominantly in the heart. Detected at lower levels in liver, skeletal muscle and pancreas.
Research relevance and current trends
- Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how PDK1 (Acyl-CoA-binding protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Metabolism Of Carbohydrates: Researchers commonly examine how PDK1 (Acyl-CoA-binding protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Methylation: Researchers commonly examine how PDK1 (Acyl-CoA-binding protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative PDK1 (Acyl-CoA-binding protein) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of PDK1 (Acyl-CoA-binding protein) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- 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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