AB262866

Anti-Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase/OTC antibody [CL4049]

Name: Anti-Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase/OTC antibody [CL4049] (ab262866) | Abcam
Brand: Abcam Limited
SKU: AB262866

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Mouse Monoclonal Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase/OTC antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Ornithine transcarbamylase, mitochondrial aa 150-300.

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OTCase, OTC

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Western blot - Anti-Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase/OTC antibody [CL4049] (AB262866)

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Western blot - Anti-Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase/OTC antibody [CL4049] (ab262866) at 1 µg/mL

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Human liver lysate

Predicted band size: 39 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

CL4049

Isotype

IgG1

Carrier free

Reacts with

Human

Applications

applications

Immunogen

Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Ornithine transcarbamylase, mitochondrial aa 150-300. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Epitope

Binds to an epitope located within the peptide sequence EEKKKRLQAFQGYQV as determined by overlapping synthetic peptides.

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

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

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Supplementary information

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

Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase (OTC) also known as ornithine aminotransferase is an enzyme critical in the urea cycle. The OTC protein facilitates the conversion of ornithine and carbamoyl phosphate into citrulline a process essential for nitrogen excretion. The human OTC protein has a mass of approximately 36 kilodaltons and is primarily expressed in the liver mitochondria. Protein assays and procurement efforts often focus on obtaining accurate measurements and ensuring high-purity OTC peptides enabling proper functional studies.

Biological function summary

Ornithine carbamoyltransferase plays a significant role in detoxifying ammonia by forming citrulline an important urea cycle intermediate. The protein functions as a homotrimer meaning three identical subunits form an active enzyme complex. This multimeric state facilitates efficient substrate processing allowing effective handling of nitrogen waste. The integral role of OTC in the urea cycle highlights its importance in maintaining systemic nitrogen balance.

Pathways

OTC is a central component of the urea cycle and influences nitrogen metabolism pathways. These pathways include the conversion of ammonia to urea an important detoxifying process for safe excretion by the kidneys. OTC closely interacts with enzymes such as argininosuccinate synthetase highlighting the coordinated action required to advance urea formation. Understanding OTC's participation within these pathways helps identify its regulatory points and the potential impact of genetic variations.

Mutations in the OTC gene can lead to ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency a disorder affecting ammonia detoxification. This X-linked genetic condition disrupts normal nitrogen metabolism causing ammonia accumulation particularly harmful to the central nervous system. OTC deficiency shares a functional relationship with other urea cycle disorders such as citrullinemia due to its contribution to the same biochemical pathway. Researchers focus on identifying OTC protein mutations to improve diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

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Product protocols

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Target data

Catalyzes the second step of the urea cycle, the condensation of carbamoyl phosphate with L-ornithine to form L-citrulline (PubMed : 2556444, PubMed : 6372096, PubMed : 8112735). The urea cycle ensures the detoxification of ammonia by converting it to urea for excretion (PubMed : 2556444).

See full target information Ornithine transcarbamylase, mitochondrial

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Anti-Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase/OTC antibody [CL4049]

Western blot - Anti-Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase/OTC antibody [CL4049] (AB262866)

Key facts

Host species

Clonality

Clone number

Isotype

Carrier free

Reacts with

Applications

Immunogen

Epitope

Reactivity data

Properties and storage information

Form

Purification technique

Storage buffer

Shipped at conditions

Appropriate short-term storage duration

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

Aliquoting information

Storage information

Supplementary information

Biological function summary

Pathways

Product protocols

Target data

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