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Overview
GPD1 Antibody / Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase 1 is a anti-GPD1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Flow cytometry (FACS) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasm.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GPD1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, FACS
Biological background
GPD1 is encoded by the GPD1 gene located on human chromosome 12q13.12. The protein is approximately 349 amino acids long and localizes primarily in the cytoplasm. GPD1 functions in concert with its mitochondrial counterpart, GPD2, as part of the glycerophosphate shuttle that transfers reducing equivalents from NADH in the cytosol to the mitochondria for oxidative phosphorylation.
The GPD1 antibody detects a 37 kilodalton protein by western blot and shows cytosolic localization under immunofluorescence microscopy. GPD1 activity supports triglyceride synthesis in adipocytes and provides glycerol-3-phosphate as a substrate for lipid esterification. In muscle and liver, GPD1 contributes to energy metabolism by linking glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation. Its regulation is sensitive to hormonal cues, including insulin and glucagon, and is modulated by redox state and nutrient availability.
Deficiency of GPD1 results in transient hypertriglyceridemia and hepatic steatosis due to impaired lipid processing. Genetic mutations have been associated with congenital lipodystrophy and metabolic syndrome. Increased GPD1 expression in adipose tissue correlates with obesity and insulin resistance, highlighting its importance in metabolic homeostasis.
Beyond energy metabolism, GPD1 influences cell signaling through regulation of NAD+/NADH balance and oxidative stress. It plays roles in thermogenesis, adipocyte differentiation, and lipid droplet biogenesis.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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