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AB110336

Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5]

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Knockout Tested Mouse Monoclonal PDK4 antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 17 publications.

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PDHK4, PDK4, Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoform 4

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)

ICC/IF image of ab110336 stained HepG2 cells. The cells were 4% formaldehyde fixed (10 min) and then incubated in 1%BSA / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h to permeabilise the cells and block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody (ab110336, 10μg/ml) overnight at +4°C. The secondary antibody (green) was ab96879, DyLight® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) used at a 1/250 dilution for 1h. Alexa Fluor® 594 WGA was used to label plasma membranes (red) at a 1/200 dilution for 1h. DAPI was used to stain the cell nuclei (blue) at a concentration of 1.43μM.

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)

Overlay histogram showing HepG2 cells stained with ab110336 (red line). The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody (ab110336, 1μg/1x106 cells) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) (ab96879) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was mouse IgG2a [ICIGG2A] (ab91361, 1μg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed.

Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)
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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)

Lanes 1-3 : Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab110336 observed at 48 kDa. Red - loading control, ab129002 observed at 124 kDa.

ab110336 Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] was shown to specifically react with PDK4 in wild-type HeLa cells. Loss of signal was observed when knockout cell line ab261805 (knockout cell lysate ab257217) was used. Wild-type and PDK4 knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab110336 and Anti-Vinculin antibody [EPR8185] - Loading Control (ab129002) were incubated overnight at 4°C at 1 in 500 dilution and 1 in 1000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (ab216772) and Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (ab216777) secondary antibodies at 1 in 10000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (ab110336) at 1/500 dilution

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Wild-type HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

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PDK4 knockout HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

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Human heart tissue lysate at 20 µg

Predicted band size: 46 kDa

Observed band size: 48 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)
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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)

Lanes 1-3 : Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab110336 observed at 48 kDa. Red - loading control, ab129002 observed at 124 kDa.

ab110336 Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] was shown to specifically react with PDK4 in wild-type HeLa cells. Loss of signal was observed when knockout cell line ab261805 (knockout cell lysate ab257217) was used. Wild-type and PDK4 knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab110336 and Anti-Vinculin antibody [EPR8185] - Loading Control (ab129002) were incubated overnight at 4°C at 1 in 500 dilution and 1 in 1000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (ab216772) and Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (ab216777) secondary antibodies at 1 in 10000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (ab110336) at 1/500 dilution

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Wild-type HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

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PDK4 knockout HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

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Western blot - Human PDK4 knockout HeLa cell line (<a href='/en-us/products/cell-lines/human-pdk4-knockout-hela-cell-line-ab261805'>ab261805</a>)

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Human heart tissue lysate at 20 µg

Predicted band size: 46 kDa

Observed band size: 48 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)
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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)

Western blot : Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (ab110336) staining at 1 ug/ml, shown in green; Rabbit Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] (ab181602) loading control staining at 1/20000 dilution, shown in magenta. In Western blot, ab110336 was shown to bind specifically to PDK4. A band was observed at 45 kDa in wild-type HeLa cell lysates with no signal observed at this size in PDK4 knockout cell line. To generate this image, wild-type and PDK4 knockout HeLa 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-Mouse IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution.

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (ab110336) at 1 µg/mL

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Wild-type HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

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PDK4 knockout HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

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HepG2 cell lysate at 20 µg

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THP-1 cell lysate at 20 µg

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Jurkat cell lysate at 20 µg

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A431 cell lysate at 20 µg

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Human Heart cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

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

Observed band size: 45 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)
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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (ab110336) at 1 µg/mL

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HepG2 whole cell lysate at 10 µg

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Human heart tissue at 10 µg

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Recombinant Human PDK1 at 0.01 µg

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Recombinant Human PDK2 at 0.01 µg

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Recombinant Human PDK3 at 0.01 µg

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Recombinant Human PDK4 at 0.01 µg

Predicted band size: 46 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)
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Western blot - Anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] (AB110336)

PDK4 western blot using anti-PDK4 antibody [1C2BG5] ab110336. Publication image and figure legend from Sun, S., Liu, J., et al., 2017, Cell Death Dis, PubMed 28594398.

ab110336 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 ab110336 please see the product overview.

FAM210B knockdown cells show decreased PDK4 expression. (a) Heat map of the top 25 differentially regulated genes in siFAM210B and negative control A549 cells. (b) Quantitative PCR analyses of the relative expression of the indicated genes in siFAM210B normalized to negative control SKOV3 cells. (c) Immunoblot for PDK4 in the indicated treated SKOV3 cells. (d) Schematically depicted PDK function in SKOV3 cell metabolism. (e) Western blot analysis of the phosphorylation levels of PDH-E1α in the indicated treated SKOV3 cells. (f) Normalized OCR and (g) normalized ECAR in siPDK4 (n=6) and negative control SKOV3 cells (n=8 wells)

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Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

1C2BG5

Isotype

IgG2a

Light chain type

kappa

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

This antibody does not cross-react with other isoforms of Human PDK (i.e. PDK1, 2 or 3).

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Proprietary technique
Purification notes
Produced in vitro using hybridomas grown in serum-free medium, and then purified by biochemical fractionation. Purity >95% by SDS-PAGE.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.5 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: HEPES buffered saline
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

PDK4 also known as Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase Isozyme 4 plays an essential role in regulating mitochondrial energy metabolism. PDK4 phosphorylates the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex controlling the transformation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA a critical step in energy production. The protein has a molecular weight of around 49 kDa. PDK4 expression occurs in various tissues with high levels observed in skeletal muscle heart and liver reflecting its role in energy metabolic processes.
Biological function summary

The enzyme functions to inhibit the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex by adding phosphate groups which reduces the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA and shifts energy production from carbohydrates to fats especially during fasting or prolonged exercise. PDK4 operates as a homodimer and is often part of a larger regulatory system balancing glucose and fatty acid oxidation in response to nutrient availability.

Pathways

PDK4 is integral to the regulation of both glucose metabolism and fatty acid oxidation. The enzyme interacts closely with the insulin signaling pathway where it modulates glucose uptake and utilization based on hormonal signals. Additionally PDK4 is a part of the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) pathway where it plays a role in cellular response to low oxygen levels interacting with related proteins such as pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH).

PDK4's activity is linked to metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity where its altered expression can lead to insulin resistance by affecting glucose utilization. Furthermore PDK4 is associated with cardiovascular diseases through its influence on cardiac energy metabolism and its interaction with other proteins such as PDH contributing to heart dysfunction when deregulated.

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Target data

Kinase that plays a key role in regulation of glucose and fatty acid metabolism and homeostasis via phosphorylation of the pyruvate dehydrogenase subunits PDHA1 and PDHA2. This inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase activity, and thereby regulates metabolite flux through the tricarboxylic acid cycle, down-regulates aerobic respiration and inhibits the formation of acetyl-coenzyme A from pyruvate. Inhibition of pyruvate dehydrogenase decreases glucose utilization and increases fat metabolism in response to prolonged fasting and starvation. Plays an important role in maintaining normal blood glucose levels under starvation, and is involved in the insulin signaling cascade. Via its regulation of pyruvate dehydrogenase activity, plays an important role in maintaining normal blood pH and in preventing the accumulation of ketone bodies under starvation. In the fed state, mediates cellular responses to glucose levels and to a high-fat diet. Regulates both fatty acid oxidation and de novo fatty acid biosynthesis. Plays a role in the generation of reactive oxygen species. Protects detached epithelial cells against anoikis. Plays a role in cell proliferation via its role in regulating carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism.
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Publications (17)

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ACS omega 10:21095-21104 PubMed40488032

2025

Transcriptome Analysis Revealed the Therapeutic Effect of Scutellarin on MASLD.

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Jinguo Wang,Yang Ma,Enning Cui,Shude Li,Xiaoming Fan

Cell death discovery 11:193 PubMed40268915

2025

High-fat diet promotes lipotoxicity in the podocytes of uninephrectomized mice: a targeted lipidomics and kidney podocyte-specific analysis.

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Se-Hyun Oh,You-Jin Kim,Subin Bae,Hee-Yeon Jung,So-Young Park,Jeong-Hoon Lim,Jang-Hee Cho,Chan-Duck Kim,Sun-Hee Park,Tae-Hwan Kwon,Yong-Jin Kim,Kwang-Hyeon Liu,Yong-Lim Kim

Journal of biochemistry 176:97-108 PubMed38564227

2024

Intracellular acidification and glycolysis modulate inflammatory pathway in senescent cells.

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Satoshi Kawakami,Yoshikazu Johmura,Makoto Nakanishi

Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research 19:109 PubMed38308345

2024

PDK4 inhibits osteoarthritis progression by activating the PPAR pathway.

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Zhengnan Li,Lifeng Xie,Hui Zeng,Yaohong Wu

EBioMedicine 91:104569 PubMed37084480

2023

Metabolic role of the hepatic valine/3-hydroxyisobutyrate (3-HIB) pathway in fatty liver disease.

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Mona Synnøve Bjune,Laurence Lawrence-Archer,Johnny Laupsa-Borge,Cathrine Horn Sommersten,Adrian McCann,Robert Clay Glastad,Iain George Johnston,Matthias Kern,Matthias Blüher,Gunnar Mellgren,Simon N Dankel

Nature metabolism 4:693-710 PubMed35760868

2022

Cancer-associated fibroblasts require proline synthesis by PYCR1 for the deposition of pro-tumorigenic extracellular matrix.

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Emily J Kay,Karla Paterson,Carla Riera-Domingo,David Sumpton,J Henry M Däbritz,Saverio Tardito,Claudia Boldrini,Juan R Hernandez-Fernaud,Dimitris Athineos,Sandeep Dhayade,Ekaterina Stepanova,Enio Gjerga,Lisa J Neilson,Sergio Lilla,Ann Hedley,Grigorios Koulouras,Grace McGregor,Craig Jamieson,Radia Marie Johnson,Morag Park,Kristina Kirschner,Crispin Miller,Jurre J Kamphorst,Fabricio Loayza-Puch,Julio Saez-Rodriguez,Massimiliano Mazzone,Karen Blyth,Michele Zagnoni,Sara Zanivan

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 12: PubMed35626257

2022

PDK4 Constitutes a Novel Prognostic Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Gastric Cancer.

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Zimu Zhang,Shiyuan Han,Siwen Ouyang,Ziyang Zeng,Zhen Liu,Juan Sun,Weiming Kang

Current research in physiology 5:55-62 PubMed35128468

2022

Diet-induced obese mice are resistant to improvements in cardiac function resulting from short-term adropin treatment.

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Dharendra Thapa,Bingxian Xie,Bellina A S Mushala,Manling Zhang,Janet R Manning,Paramesha Bugga,Michael W Stoner,Michael J Jurczak,Iain Scott

American journal of translational research 13:12375-12385 PubMed34956459

2021

Up-regulation of TUG1 can regulate miR-494/PDK4 axis to inhibit LPS-induced acute lung injury caused by sepsis.

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Lin Yang,Li Zhao,Hui Zhang,Peili Chen

American journal of translational research 13:10233-10247 PubMed34650693

2021

LncRNA SNHG12 promotes the development and progression of colon cancer by regulating the miR-15a/PDK4 axis.

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Kun Guo,Yun Zhang,Lizhi Liu,Hua Meng
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