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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived mouse GSTO1 recombinant protein (Position: E91-L240) was used as the immunogen for the GSTO1 antibody. |
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Overview
GSTO1 Antibody / Glutathione S-transferase omega 1 is a anti-GSTO1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasm.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GSTO1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
GSTO1 is encoded by the GSTO1 gene located on human chromosome 10q25.1. The protein is approximately 28 kilodaltons and features a cysteine residue in the active site instead of the usual serine or tyrosine found in other GSTs. This cysteine enables formation of mixed disulfides with substrates, granting GSTO1 unique catalytic and regulatory properties. The enzyme is mainly cytosolic but can associate with mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum during oxidative stress.
The GSTO1 antibody identifies a 28 kilodalton band in western blot analysis and shows cytoplasmic distribution with enrichment in stress-responsive cells. GSTO1 reduces dehydroascorbate to ascorbic acid, maintaining vitamin C pools, and catalyzes deglutathionylation of oxidized proteins to restore function. It also contributes to mercury detoxification and participates in inflammatory signaling through modulation of interleukin-1beta processing.
Variants in GSTO1 have been associated with altered susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and certain cancers. By regulating redox balance and apoptosis, GSTO1 influences cellular survival and aging processes. Elevated expression is often observed in tumors and immune cells undergoing oxidative stress, whereas inhibition sensitizes cells to reactive oxygen species-induced death.
GSTO1 is an important biomarker for antioxidant capacity and inflammatory regulation. Its enzymatic versatility links metabolism, detoxification, and immunity.
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.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
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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