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AB75060

Anti-GNPAT/DAPAT antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal GNPAT/DAPAT antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 6 publications.

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DAPAT, DHAPAT, GNPAT, Dihydroxyacetone phosphate acyltransferase, DAP-AT, DHAP-AT, Acyl-CoA:dihydroxyacetonephosphateacyltransferase, Glycerone-phosphate O-acyltransferase

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Western blot - Anti-GNPAT/DAPAT antibody (AB75060)
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Western blot - Anti-GNPAT/DAPAT antibody (AB75060)

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Western blot - Anti-GNPAT/DAPAT antibody (ab75060) at 1/500 dilution

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extracts from HT-29 cells at 5 µg

Lane 2:

extracts from RAW264.7cells at 5 µg

Lane 3:

extracts from HT-29 cells at 5 µg with immunising peptide

Predicted band size: 77 kDa

Observed band size: 50 kDa,77 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-GNPAT/DAPAT antibody (AB75060)
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Western blot - Anti-GNPAT/DAPAT antibody (AB75060)

GNPAT/DAPAT western blot using anti-GNPAT/DAPAT antibody ab75060. Publication image and figure legend from Hossain, M. S., Mineno, K., et al., 2016, PLoS One, PubMed 26934370.

ab75060 was used in this publication in western blot. This may not be the same as the application(s) guaranteed by Abcam. For a full list of applications guaranteed by Abcam for ab75060 please see the product overview.

The Pls specific cellular signaling mediated by the GPCRs.(A) Western blot assays showed the reduction of p-ERK and p-Akt expression in the N2A cells where the Pls-synthesizing enzyme GNPAT was knocked down by sh-GNPAT lentivirus. The data represent three independent experiments. (B) The quantification data of the panel A showed the significant reduction of phosphorylated ERK and Akt proteins in the GNPAT knockdown cells. The data represent mean ± S.E.M (Student's t-test, n = 3, **, p < 0.01). (C) Serum deprived N2A cells were treated with Pls (500 ng/ml) and PtdEtn (phosphatidylethanolamine, 500 ng/ml) for 20 minutes. Cells extracts were then subjected to western blot assays to detect phosphorylation status of ERK and Akt proteins. The data represent three independent experiments. (D) Quantification data of panel C showed that PtdEtn treatments did not significantly increase the phosphorylated ERK and Akt as compared with the Pls treatments group. The data represent mean ± S.E.M (Bonferroni's test; n = 3, *, p < 0.05). (E) N2A cells were infected by sh-GNPAT and the control sh-Luc lentivirus particles for 24 hours flowed by the overexpression of the GPCRs expressing plasmids for 48 hours. Cell extracts were then subjected to western blot assays. The data represents three independent experiments (n = 3). (F) Quantification data of the panel E showed that the GPCRs-mediated increase in phosphorylation of ERK in the control lentivirus group (sh-Luc) was abolished in the sh-GNPAT groups. The data represent mean ± S.E.M (Dunnett's test; n = 3, *, p < 0.05).

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Human

Applications

WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Purification notes
ab75060 was purified using an epitope-specific immunogen.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride
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.

GNPAT also known as glyceronephosphate O-acyltransferase or dihydroxyacetone phosphate acyltransferase (DAPAT) is an enzyme that plays an important role in lipid metabolism. The enzyme has a mass of approximately 73 kDa. It is expressed mainly in peroxisomes organelles involved in various metabolic functions. The enzyme catalyzes the initial and rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of ether lipids like plasmalogens by converting dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) to acyl-DHAP.
Biological function summary

GNPAT is essential in lipid biosynthesis since ether lipids are integral components of cell membranes and signaling molecules. The enzyme does not work in isolation; it forms part of a multi-enzyme complex that includes other important proteins like alkylglycerone phosphate synthase (AGPS). This association allows GNPAT to efficiently catalyze the first steps in the formation of plasmalogens which serve key roles in protecting cells from oxidative stress and in cell signaling.

Pathways

GNPAT functions efficiently within the ether lipid synthesis pathway which is critical for normal cellular membrane composition and function. The activity of GNPAT impacts the levels of plasmalogens influencing pathways involved in membrane dynamics and antioxidant defense. It works closely with AGPS enhancing the production of essential ether lipids and affects phospholipid metabolism interfacing indirectly with proteins involved in peroxisomal and mitochondrial functions.

GNPAT dysfunction has associations with rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP) a genetic disorder characterized by skeletal abnormalities and developmental delay. The enzyme's interaction with proteins like Phospholipase A2 is relevant in understanding its role in RCDP. Additionally alterations in plasmalogen levels due to impaired GNPAT function are observed in neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. This connection highlights the importance of GNPAT in maintaining normal brain lipid metabolism and preventing cognitive decline.

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Target data

Dihydroxyacetonephosphate acyltransferase catalyzing the first step in the biosynthesis of plasmalogens, a subset of phospholipids that differ from other glycerolipids by having an alkyl chain attached through a vinyl ether linkage at the sn-1 position of the glycerol backbone, and which unique physical properties have an impact on various aspects of cell signaling and membrane biology.
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Publications (6)

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Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE 57:23 PubMed40394457

2025

A bovine model of rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata caused by a deep intronic splicing variant in the GNPAT gene.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Arnaud Boulling,Julien Corbeau,Cécile Grohs,Anne Barbat,Jérémy Mortier,Sébastien Taussat,Vincent Plassard,Hélène Leclerc,Sébastien Fritz,Cyril Leymarie,Lorraine Bourgeois-Brunel,Alain Ducos,Raphaël Guatteo,Didier Boichard,Mekki Boussaha,Aurélien Capitan

Journal of biomedical research 38:24-36 PubMed38062668

2023

Germ cell-specific deletion of reveals essential roles of PEX3-dependent peroxisomes in spermiogenesis.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Yejin Yao,Baolu Shi,Xiangzheng Zhang,Xin Wang,Shuangyue Li,Ying Yao,Yueshuai Guo,Dingdong Chen,Bing Wang,Yan Yuan,Jiahao Sha,Xuejiang Guo

Respiratory research 24:301 PubMed38041059

2023

CSE triggers ferroptosis via SIRT4-mediated GNPAT deacetylation in the pathogenesis of COPD.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Congping Li,Fei Chen,Liangfen Lin,Jiwei Li,Yamei Zheng,Qingyun Chen

Frontiers in cell and developmental biology 10:828282 PubMed35223852

2022

Plasmalogens, the Vinyl Ether-Linked Glycerophospholipids, Enhance Learning and Memory by Regulating Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Md Shamim Hossain,Shiro Mawatari,Takehiko Fujino

The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal 37:4074-4092 PubMed28292831

2017

Reduction of Ether-Type Glycerophospholipids, Plasmalogens, by NF-κB Signal Leading to Microglial Activation.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Md Shamim Hossain,Yuichi Abe,Fatma Ali,Mohammed Youssef,Masanori Honsho,Yukio Fujiki,Toshihiko Katafuchi

PloS one 11:e0150846 PubMed26934370

2016

Neuronal Orphan G-Protein Coupled Receptor Proteins Mediate Plasmalogens-Induced Activation of ERK and Akt Signaling.

Applications

WB

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Md Shamim Hossain,Kurumi Mineno,Toshihiko Katafuchi
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