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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Ornithine aminotransferase recombinant protein (amino acids A223-F444) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Ornithine aminotransferase antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Ornithine aminotransferase Antibody / Oat is a anti-Zebrafish Ornithine aminotransferase Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as IHC-P with listed reactivity in Zebrafish. Reported localization: Cytoplasm.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Zebrafish Ornithine aminotransferase
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): IHC-P
Biological background
In zebrafish, ornithine aminotransferase is expressed in multiple tissues including the liver, kidney, brain, and eye, reflecting its essential role in cellular homeostasis and metabolic balance. The zebrafish ornithine aminotransferase gene is an ortholog of the human OAT gene. Both proteins share high sequence similarity and conserved functional domains, supporting the use of zebrafish as a model for studying OAT related biology and disease.
Functionally, ornithine aminotransferase is critical for regulating the intracellular balance of ornithine and proline, which are important for collagen synthesis, antioxidant responses, and retinal function. In humans, mutations in the OAT gene are associated with a rare metabolic disorder known as gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina, which leads to progressive vision loss. Zebrafish models have been used to study the developmental and physiological consequences of OAT deficiency, especially in ocular and hepatic systems.
Due to its evolutionary conservation and key metabolic functions, zebrafish ornithine aminotransferase is a valuable target in research areas including developmental biology, metabolism, neurobiology, and genetic disease modeling.
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
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
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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