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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human PMVK recombinant protein (Position: K22-L192) was used as the immunogen for the PMVK antibody. |
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Overview
PMVK Antibody / Phosphomevalonate kinase is a anti-PMVK Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PMVK
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ELISA
Biological background
PMVK operates downstream of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. Its activity is tightly controlled by cellular sterol levels and feedback mechanisms that balance lipid production with energy demands. Beyond lipid metabolism, PMVK influences cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis by modulating isoprenoid-dependent signaling pathways. It localizes to both the cytosol and peroxisomes, reflecting its versatile role in cellular metabolism.
The PMVK antibody is widely used in metabolism, lipid biology, and pharmacology research to study cholesterol regulation and mevalonate pathway dynamics. Western blot analysis detects a 21 kilodalton band corresponding to PMVK, while immunofluorescence shows cytoplasmic and peroxisomal staining. This antibody enables quantification of PMVK expression in response to statin treatment or metabolic stress, supporting studies of lipid homeostasis and biosynthetic control.
Altered PMVK expression has been linked to hypercholesterolemia, metabolic disorders, and cancer cell survival, where mevalonate flux influences oncogenic signaling and membrane biosynthesis. The PMVK antibody is a valuable reagent for characterizing cholesterol metabolism, isoprenoid synthesis, and metabolic adaptation.
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.
- 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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