Anti-Mitochondrial Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1/PDK1 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-Mitochondrial Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1/PDK1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting PDK1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Rat; observed MW: 85-91 kDa; calculated MW: 49244 MW.

Boster Bio Anti-Mitochondrial Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1/PDK1 Antibody catalog # PA1993. Tested in 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

• Target: PDK1 — [Pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)] kinase isozyme 1, mitochondrial
• Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
• Species reactivity: Human,Rat
• Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 85-91 kDa; Calculated: 49244 MW

Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Biological background

Protein function (datasheet): 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. .

Scientific background (datasheet): 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.

Cellular localization (datasheet): Mitochondrion matrix .

Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed predominantly in the heart. Detected at lower levels in liver, skeletal muscle and pancreas. .

Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the PDK/BCKDK protein kinase family.

Research relevance and current trends

• Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Carbohydrate Metabolism,Chromatin Modifying Enzymes,Energy Metabolism,Energy Transfer Pathways,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Integration Of Energy,Integration Of Energy Metabolism,Metabolic Signaling Pathway,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Metabolism Of Carbohydrates,Methylation,Mitochondrial,Mitochondrial Markers,Mitochondrial Metabolism,Oncoproteins/Suppressors,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction,Tumor Suppressors.
• Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
• Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
• ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
• Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
• Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
• Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.

As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.

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