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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal UCP1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 2 publications.

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-UCP1 antibody [EPR20381] (AB225490), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Conjugation
Alexa Fluor® 488
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 68.98% PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
IHC-Fr
Mouse
Tested
Rat
Predicted

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/100
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Mitochondrial transporter that functions as a long-chain fatty acid/LCFA and proton symporter, simultaneously transporting one LCFA and one proton through the inner mitochondrial membrane. However, LCFAs remaining associated with the transporter via their hydrophobic tails, it results in an apparent transport of protons activated by LCFAs. Thereby, dissipates the mitochondrial proton gradient and converts the energy of substrate oxydation into heat instead of ATP (PubMed:23063128). Responsible for thermogenic respiration, a specialized capacity of brown adipose tissue and beige fat that participates in non-shivering adaptive thermogenesis to temperature and diet variations and more generally to the regulation of energy balance (PubMed:19187776, PubMed:23063128, PubMed:27027295, PubMed:9139827). Regulates the production of reactive oxygen species/ROS by mitochondria (PubMed:20416274, PubMed:20466728).

Alternative names

Slc25a7, Ucp, Ucp1, Mitochondrial brown fat uncoupling protein 1, UCP 1, Solute carrier family 25 member 7, Thermogenin

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal UCP1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 2 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Conjugation
Alexa Fluor® 488
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EPR20381
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
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, Stable for 12 months at -20°C, Store in the dark

Notes

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Supplementary info

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

Uncoupling Protein 1 (UCP1) also known as thermogenin is an important protein found in the mitochondria of brown adipose tissue (BAT). It has a molecular mass of approximately 33 kDa. UCP1 functions as a mitochondrial carrier specifically involved in the process of proton transport across the inner mitochondrial membrane. It leads to the dissipation of the proton gradient producing heat instead of ATP. This process is called non-shivering thermogenesis. UCP1 is mainly expressed in brown adipose tissue an area important for heat production in mammals.

Biological function summary

UCP1 plays an essential role in energy metabolism by activating thermogenesis in brown adipocytes. It does not form a larger multi-protein complex but acts as an independent protein facilitating a significant amount of heat production. By uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation UCP1 controls energy expenditure and is central to maintaining body temperature in cold environments. Its function regulates metabolic rate and prevents excess fat accumulation connecting with mechanisms involved in energy balance.

Pathways

UCP1 is an integral component of the metabolic pathway for thermogenesis. The PPAR signaling pathway regulates its expression emphasizing its role in energy homeostasis. Additionally UCP1 interacts with proteins like PGC-1α an important regulator of energy metabolism and mitochondrial biogenesis. This interaction highlights UCP1's involvement in mitochondrial activity and adaptation to changes in temperature or diet linking it to important metabolic functions.

Associated diseases and disorders

UCP1 has been connected with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Its dysregulation can lead to impaired thermogenic responses and reduced metabolic rate contributing to metabolic disorders. UCP1 is related to leptin a protein that regulates appetite and energy balance which is impacted in cases of obesity. Understanding this relationship helps in exploring potential therapeutic targets for tackling obesity and related metabolic diseases by modulating UCP1 activity.

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  • Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-UCP1 antibody [EPR20381] (ab225490), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-UCP1 antibody [EPR20381] (ab225490)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen sectioned mouse brown fat tissue labeling UCP1 (Alexa Fluor® 488) with ab225490 at 1/100 dilution (green). Cytoplasmic staining in mouse brown fat tissue is observed. The nuclear counterstain is DAPI (blue).

    Negative control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody.

    Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10 mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

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