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Knockout Tested Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PCK1/PEPC antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (AB248573), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (AB248573), expandable thumbnail
  • OI-RD Scanning - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (AB248573), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (AB248573), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Constituents: PBS

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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IHC-PICC/IFIPFlow CytWB
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Tested

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Human
Dilution info
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Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Not recommended

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Human
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Human
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Human
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Tested

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Human
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Target data

Function

Cytosolic phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase that catalyzes the reversible decarboxylation and phosphorylation of oxaloacetate (OAA) and acts as the rate-limiting enzyme in gluconeogenesis (PubMed:24863970, PubMed:26971250, PubMed:28216384, PubMed:30193097). Regulates cataplerosis and anaplerosis, the processes that control the levels of metabolic intermediates in the citric acid cycle (PubMed:24863970, PubMed:26971250, PubMed:28216384, PubMed:30193097). At low glucose levels, it catalyzes the cataplerotic conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP), the rate-limiting step in the metabolic pathway that produces glucose from lactate and other precursors derived from the citric acid cycle (PubMed:30193097). At high glucose levels, it catalyzes the anaplerotic conversion of phosphoenolpyruvate to oxaloacetate (PubMed:30193097). Acts as a regulator of formation and maintenance of memory CD8(+) T-cells: up-regulated in these cells, where it generates phosphoenolpyruvate, via gluconeogenesis (By similarity). The resultant phosphoenolpyruvate flows to glycogen and pentose phosphate pathway, which is essential for memory CD8(+) T-cells homeostasis (By similarity). In addition to the phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase activity, also acts as a protein kinase when phosphorylated at Ser-90: phosphorylation at Ser-90 by AKT1 reduces the binding affinity to oxaloacetate and promotes an atypical serine protein kinase activity using GTP as donor (PubMed:32322062). The protein kinase activity regulates lipogenesis: upon phosphorylation at Ser-90, translocates to the endoplasmic reticulum and catalyzes phosphorylation of INSIG proteins (INSIG1 and INSIG2), thereby disrupting the interaction between INSIG proteins and SCAP and promoting nuclear translocation of SREBP proteins (SREBF1/SREBP1 or SREBF2/SREBP2) and subsequent transcription of downstream lipogenesis-related genes (PubMed:32322062).

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Knockout Tested Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PCK1/PEPC antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Carrier free
Yes
Clone number
EPR6938
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Dissociation constant
3.5 x 10-11 M
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Notes

ab248573 is the carrier-free version of Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603.

Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
Please contact us for more information.

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

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Supplementary info

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

The protein PCK1 also known as phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase PEPC or PEPCK plays an important role in gluconeogenesis by converting oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP). It has a molecular mass of around 69 kDa. PCK1 is primarily expressed in the liver kidney and adipose tissues. Through its enzymatic activity PCK1 helps to regulate blood glucose levels allowing for the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.

Biological function summary

PCK1 is essential for maintaining glucose homeostasis in the body. Although not part of a larger protein complex its function directly impacts the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle by providing substrates for glucose synthesis. By orchestrating the conversion of oxaloacetate to PEP PCK1 contributes significantly to reducing dependency on dietary carbohydrates particularly during fasting or intensive physical activity.

Pathways

PCK1 integrates critical metabolic processes. It mainly influences the gluconeogenesis and glycolysis pathways. In the gluconeogenesis pathway PCK1 coordinates with enzymes such as glucose-6-phosphatase to facilitate the generation of glucose from lactate and amino acids. Additionally its role in glycolysis intersects with enzymes like pyruvate kinase managing energy production and consumption.

Associated diseases and disorders

PCK1 links to conditions such as diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. Altered expression or function of PCK1 can lead to disturbances in glucose metabolism. In diabetes dysregulation of PCK1 expression can contribute to hyperglycemia. Additionally PCK1 and its interaction with insulin signaling pathways is critical as insulin resistance is an important feature of metabolic syndrome. Understanding these connections offers potential avenues for therapeutic intervention in metabolic diseases.

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4 product images

  • Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573)

    This data was developed using Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] (Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603) at 1/10000 dilution

    Lane 1: Human fetal kidney tissue lysate

    Lane 2: Human adipose tissue lysate

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat anti-Rabbit HRP at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 39 kDa, 69 kDa

    Observed band size: 39 kDa, 69 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573)

    This data was developed using Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human liver tissue labelling PCK1/PEPC with Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603 at 1/100. Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • OI-RD Scanning - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573), expandable thumbnail

    OI-RD Scanning - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573)

    We have systematically measured KD (the equilibrium dissociation constant between the antibody and its antigen), of more than 840 recombinant antibodies to assess not only their individual KD values but also to see the average affinity of antibody.
    Based on the comparison with published literature values for mouse monoclonal antibodies, Recombinant antibodies appear to be on average 1-2 order of magnitude higher affinity.

  • Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] - BSA and Azide free (ab248573)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (abAB133603).

    Western blot: Anti-PCK1 antibody [EPR6938] (Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603) staining at 1/1000 dilution, shown in green; Mouse anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] (Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control ab8245) loading control staining at 1/20000 dilution, shown in magenta. In Western blot, Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603 was shown to bind specifically to PCK1. A band was observed at 67 kDa in wild-type A549 cell lysates with no signal observed at this size in PCK1 knockout cell line. To generate this image, wild-type and PCK1 knockout A549 cell lysates were analysed. First, samples were run on an SDS-PAGE gel then transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane. Membranes were blocked in 5 % milk in TBS-0.1 % Tween® 20 (TBS-T) before incubation with primary antibodies overnight at 4 °C. Blots were washed four times in TBS-T, incubated with secondary antibodies for 1 h at room temperature, washed again four times then imaged. Secondary antibodies used were Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] (Anti-PCK1/PEPC antibody [EPR6938] ab133603) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Wild-type A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: PCK1 knockout A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: HepG2 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: HEK-293 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Observed band size: 67 kDa

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