| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-1; UDPGT 1-1; UGT1*1; UGT1-01; UGT1.1; Bilirubin-specific UDPGT isozyme 1; hUG-BR1; UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-A; UGT-1A; UGT1A; UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1; UGT1A1; GNT1; UGT1 |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human UGT1A1 recombinant protein (Position: E316-H533). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of UGT1A1 (Tubulin beta chain) 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-UGT1A1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01865-1. Tested in ELISA, 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 UGT1A1 recombinant protein (Position: E316-H533). (reported region: E316-H533).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 59 kDa; calculated MW: 50433 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,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
Tubulin beta chain; UDP glucuronosyltransferase family 1 member A1. UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-1 also known as UGT-1A is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the UGT1A1 gene. This gene encodes a UDP-glucuronosyltransferase, an enzyme of the glucuronidation pathway that transforms small lipophilic molecules, such as steroids, bilirubin, hormones, and drugs, into water-soluble, excretable metabolites. This gene is part of a complex locus that encodes several UDP-glucuronosyltransferases. The locus includes thirteen unique alternate first exons followed by four common exons. Four of the alternate first exons are considered pseudogenes. Each of the remaining nine 5' exons may be spliced to the four common exons, resulting in nine proteins with different N-termini and identical C-termini. Each first exon encodes the substrate binding site, and is regulated by its own promoter. The preferred substrate of this enzyme is bilirubin, although it also has moderate activity with simple phenols, flavones, and C18 steroids. Mutations in this gene result in Crigler-Najjar syndromes types I and II and in Gilbert syndrome. Functional note: UDPGT is of major importance in the conjugation and subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. This isoform glucuronidates bilirubin IX- alpha to form both the IX-alpha-C8 and IX-alpha-C12 monoconjugates and diconjugate. Is also able to catalyze the glucuronidation of 17beta-estradiol, 17alpha-ethinylestradiol, 1-hydroxypyrene, 4- methylumbelliferone, 1-naphthol, paranitrophenol, scopoletin, and umbelliferone. Isoform 2 lacks transferase activity but acts as a negative regulator of isoform 1. Reported localization: Isoform 1: Microsome. Expression/tissue context: Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are expressed in liver, colon and small intestine. Isoform 2 but not isoform 1 is expressed in kidney. Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are not expressed in esophagus. Not expressed in skin.
Research relevance and current trends
- Drug Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how UGT1A1 (Tubulin beta chain) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Metabolic Signaling Pathways: Researchers commonly examine how UGT1A1 (Tubulin beta chain) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how UGT1A1 (Tubulin beta chain) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative UGT1A1 (Tubulin beta chain) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of UGT1A1 (Tubulin beta chain) 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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