Rabbit Polyclonal HMGCS2 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase, mitochondrial aa 400 to C-terminus.
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Key facts
- Isotype
- IgG
- Host species
- Rabbit
- Storage buffer
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300
Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)- Form
- Liquid
- Clonality
- Polyclonal
Immunogen
- Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase, mitochondrial aa 400 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P54868
Reactivity data
Select an application| IHC-P | ICC/IF | |
|---|---|---|
| Human | Tested | Tested |
IHC-P
TestedTested
| Species | Dilution info | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Species Human | Dilution info 1/200.00000 - 1/500.00000 | Notes - |
ICC/IF
TestedTested
| Species | Dilution info | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Species Human | Dilution info 1/50.00000 - 1/200.00000 | Notes - |
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Target data
Function
Catalyzes the first irreversible step in ketogenesis, condensing acetyl-CoA to acetoacetyl-CoA to form HMG-CoA, which is converted by HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR) into mevalonate.
Alternative names
HMG-CoA synthase, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A synthase, HMGCS2
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Rabbit Polyclonal HMGCS2 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase, mitochondrial aa 400 to C-terminus.
Key facts
- Isotype
- IgG
- Host species
- Rabbit
- Storage buffer
pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300
Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)- Form
- Liquid
- Clonality
- Polyclonal
- Immunogen
- Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase, mitochondrial aa 400 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P54868
- Purification technique
- Affinity purification Protein G
- Concentration
- Purification notes
Purity >95%.
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
Notes
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Supplementary info
- This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
- Activity summary
HMGCS2 also known as hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase 2 is an enzyme involved in ketogenesis. It catalyzes the conversion of acetyl-CoA to HMG-CoA an essential step in the production of ketone bodies. This enzyme has a molecular mass of approximately 57 kDa. HMGCS2 is mainly expressed in the liver and is located within the mitochondria where it works under controlled metabolic conditions.
- Biological function summary
HMGCS2 activates the ketogenesis process which generates ketone bodies such as acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate that serve as alternative energy sources when glucose is scarce. This enzyme is not known to be part of any larger protein complex. During fasting states or prolonged exercise the liver uptakes fatty acids and converts them into ketone bodies through HMGCS2 activity providing energy especially for organs like the brain and muscles.
- Pathways
HMGCS2 functions in the ketogenesis and lipid metabolism pathways. It works alongside enzymes like HMG-CoA lyase which further processes HMG-CoA into acetoacetate a precursor for other ketone bodies. The interplay of HMGCS2 with fatty acid oxidation allows it to regulate energy homeostasis coordinating with enzymes such as carnitine palmitoyltransferase I which aids in transporting fatty acids into mitochondria for oxidation.
- Associated diseases and disorders
HMGCS2 malfunctions or deficiencies relate to disorders such as hypoketotic hypoglycemia and hepatic encephalopathy. Disrupted activity can affect energy balance particularly during fasting impacting glucose homeostasis. Alterations in HMGCS2 expression or function can connect with proteins like medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase which plays roles in fatty acid metabolism disorders further complicating the metabolic landscape when HMGCS2 is impaired.
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HMGCS2 antibody (ab236667)
Paraffin-embedded human liver tissue stained for HMGCS2 using ab236667 at 1/400 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
After dewaxing and hydration, antigen retrieval was mediated by high pressure in a citrate buffer (pH 6.0). Section was blocked with 10% normal goat serum 30 minutes at RT. Then primary antibody (1% BSA) was incubated at 4°C overnight. The primary is detected by a biotinylated secondary antibody and visualized using an HRP conjugated SP system.
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-HMGCS2 antibody (ab236667)
Paraffin-embedded human liver cancer tissue stained for HMGCS2 using ab236667 at 1/400 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.
After dewaxing and hydration, antigen retrieval was mediated by high pressure in a citrate buffer (pH 6.0). Section was blocked with 10% normal goat serum 30 minutes at RT. Then primary antibody (1% BSA) was incubated at 4°C overnight. The primary is detected by a biotinylated secondary antibody and visualized using an HRP conjugated SP system.
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-HMGCS2 antibody (ab236667)
HepG2 (human liver hepatocellular carcinoma cell line) cells stained for HMGCS2 using ab236667 at 1/133 dilution in ICC/IF.
The cells were fixed in 4% formaldehyde, permeabilized using 0.2% Triton X-100 and blocked in 10% normal goat serum. The cells were then incubated with the primary antibody overnight at 4°C. Secondary used is an Alexa-Fluor®488-conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L).
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