{"product_id":"tbc1d4-antibody-as160-bha17122786","title":"TBC1D4 Antibody \/ AS160","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAS160 (Akt substrate of 160 kDa), which was originally known as TBC1 domain family member 4 (TBC1D4), is a Rab GTPase-activating protein that in humans is encoded by the TBC1D4 gene. This gene is a member of the Tre-2\/BUB2\/CDC16 domain family. This protein is thought to play an important role in glucose homeostasis by regulating the insulin-dependent trafficking of the glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4), important for removing glucose from the bloodstream into skeletal muscle and fat tissues. Reduced expression of this gene results in an increase in GLUT4 levels at the plasma membrane, suggesting that this protein is important in intracellular retention of GLUT4 under basal conditions. When exposed to insulin, this protein is phosphorylated, dissociates from GLUT4 vesicles, resulting in increased GLUT4 at the cell surface, and enhanced glucose transport. Phosphorylation of this protein by AKT is required for proper translocation of GLUT4 to the cell surface. Individuals homozygous for a mutation in this gene are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and have higher levels of circulating glucose and insulin levels after glucose ingestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anti-AS160 antibody is supplied as Antigen affinity purified (Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), Rabbit IgG, Unconjugated) and is designed to support common target-detection workflows after the on-page specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antigen affinity purified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cytoplasmic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies reactivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications (listed):\u003c\/strong\u003e WB, IHC-P, IF, FACS, Direct ELISA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConjugate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unconjugated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClone and antibody class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyclonal (rabbit origin), Rabbit IgG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause antibody performance can depend on epitope context, sample preparation, and biological state, interpret signals using appropriate controls and orthogonal evidence when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAS160 is referenced in public gene\/protein resources (e.g., UniProt and NCBI Gene), which provide curated names\/synonyms, protein features, and pathway context. When designing assays, consider potential isoforms, post-translational modifications, and cell-type specific expression that may influence observed signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiling AS160 expression across model systems, perturbations, and time points to support mechanistic hypotheses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombining antibody-based detection with multi-omics or imaging readouts to link AS160 signal with phenotype.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing well-matched controls (isotype controls, genetic perturbations, or independent reagents) to strengthen interpretation of target-associated signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIHC-P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFACS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect ELISA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the listed applications as a starting point and tailor experimental design to your sample type and readout requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecificity considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e closely related family members, isoforms, or PTMs can affect apparent specificity; confirm with independent approaches when critical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e include negative controls and, when feasible, genetic or pharmacologic perturbations to support target attribution in your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies and sample context:\u003c\/strong\u003e differences in sequence, expression, fixation, or extraction conditions can change signal behavior across models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- Sources (internal): - UniProt Knowledgebase — UniProt — https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/ - NCBI Gene — NCBI — https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/ - Ensembl Genome Browser — EMBL-EBI — https:\/\/www.ensembl.org\/ - Human Protein Atlas — SciLifeLab\/KTH — https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\/ - Gene Ontology — GO Consortium — https:\/\/geneontology.org\/ - Reactome Pathway Database — Reactome — https:\/\/reactome.org\/ - PubMed — NCBI — https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/ --\u003e","brand":"NSJ Bioreagents","offers":[{"title":"0.5mg\/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water \/ 100 ug","offer_id":53045254291821,"sku":"RQ6525","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/get_image_3b1f8036-15fe-4973-a5c2-493524a5cba6.jpg?v=1771953561","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/tbc1d4-antibody-as160-bha17122786","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}