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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human NSDHL recombinant protein (Position: E7-K373) was used as the immunogen for the NSDHL antibody. |
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Overview
NSDHL Antibody / Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase is a anti-NSDHL Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: ER.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NSDHL
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, IF, IP, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, NSDHL antibody identifies a 373-amino-acid enzyme localized to the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. NSDHL acts sequentially with other enzymes such as HSD17B7 and EBP to remove carboxyl groups from C4-methyl sterols, facilitating the conversion of lanosterol to cholesterol. Its catalytic activity contributes to maintaining sterol balance essential for cell signaling and membrane function.
The NSDHL gene is located on chromosome Xq28 and is highly expressed in liver, skin, and brain tissues. Its activity supports embryonic development, epidermal differentiation, and lipid raft formation in cell membranes. NSDHL is evolutionarily conserved and tightly regulated to ensure steady cholesterol output.
Pathologically, mutations in NSDHL cause CHILD syndrome (Congenital Hemidysplasia with Ichthyosiform erythroderma and Limb Defects), a rare X-linked disorder involving defective cholesterol metabolism and asymmetric skin and limb malformations. NSDHL dysfunction also disrupts sterol intermediates, leading to toxic accumulation of precursors. Research using NSDHL antibody supports studies in lipid metabolism, cholesterol biosynthesis, and genetic disorders of sterol processing.
NSDHL antibody is validated for western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence to detect sterol biosynthetic enzymes.
Structurally, Sterol-4-alpha-carboxylate 3-dehydrogenase, decarboxylating contains a short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase catalytic domain and transmembrane segments that anchor it to the endoplasmic reticulum. This antibody enables study of NSDHL's role in sterol conversion and metabolic regulation.
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.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- 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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