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AB115216

Anti-Alas1 antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal Alas1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human ALAS1 aa 450-550 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.

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ALAS3, ALASH, OK/SW-cl.121, ALAS1, ALAS-H, 5-aminolevulinic acid synthase 1, Delta-ALA synthase 1, Delta-aminolevulinate synthase 1

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Alas1 antibody (AB115216)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Alas1 antibody (AB115216)

Human skin (formalin fixed, paraffin embedded) stained with ab115216 at 5 ug/ml followed by biotinylated Goat anti Rabbit IgG secondary antibody, alkaline phosphatase streptavidin and chromogen.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human ALAS1 aa 450-550 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

P13196

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Storage buffer
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 0.05% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

'Alas1' also known as 5-Aminolevulinic acid synthase 1 is a mitochondrial enzyme with a mass of approximately 64 kDa. This enzyme plays an important role in heme biosynthesis catalyzing the first step in the pathway by converting glycine and succinyl-CoA to 5-aminolevulinic acid. Unfortunately it does not function alone and often requires the presence of pyridoxal phosphate as a cofactor. 'Alas1' is ubiquitously expressed in a variety of tissues including liver and bone marrow where heme production is critical.
Biological function summary

'Alas1' serves as a rate-limiting enzyme in the heme synthesis pathway. Being the first step it sets the pace for the entire process. It does not form part of any larger protein complex and operates with its required cofactors. Beyond metabolic roles its regulation influences several cellular processes ensuring heme availability precisely matches cellular demand.

Pathways

'Alas1' performs a fundamental role in the mitochondrial heme biosynthesis pathway. This pathway is essential for synthesizing heme a component critical to various cellular functions such as oxygen transport and electron transfer. 'Alas1' interacts with proteins like ferrochelatase the enzyme completing the heme biosynthesis pathway. Coordination between 'Alas1' and other proteins ensures efficient production of heme enabling proper cellular function and adaptation to changes in cellular and systemic conditions.

'Alas1' is involved in conditions such as acute intermittent porphyria and certain anemias. Its dysregulation can lead to impaired heme production with downstream effects on cell metabolism and organ function. 'Alas1' has been shown to interact with HMBS (hydroxymethylbilane synthase) a protein linked to different types of porphyria. Understanding its role in these conditions could lead to targeted therapies that modulate its activity to alleviate symptoms or correct underlying biochemical dysfunctions.

Product protocols

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Target data

Catalyzes the pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP)-dependent condensation of succinyl-CoA and glycine to form aminolevulinic acid (ALA), with CoA and CO2 as by-products.
See full target information ALAS1

Publications (1)

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Virulence 9:588-603 PubMed29338543

2018

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Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Wei-Chun Chen,Chin-Kai Tseng,Chun-Kuang Lin,Shen-Nien Wang,Wen-Hung Wang,Shih-Hsien Hsu,Yu-Hsuan Wu,Ling-Chien Hung,Yen-Hsu Chen,Jin-Ching Lee
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