Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 4;
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Clonality
polyclonal
Description
Condensing enzyme that elongates saturated and monounsaturated very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). Elongates C24:0 and C26:0 acyl-CoAs. Seems to represent a photoreceptor-specific component of the fatty acid elongation system residing on the endoplasmic reticulum. May be implicated in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) biosynthesis, which requires dietary consumption of the essential alpha-linolenic acid and a subsequent series of three elongation steps. May play a critical role in early brain and skin development.Zhang K., Nat. Genet. 27:89-93(2001).Edwards A.O., Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 42:2652-2663(2001).Ota T., Nat. Genet. 36:40-45(2004).
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from internal of Human ELOVL4.
Condensing enzyme that elongates saturated and monounsaturated very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). Elongates C24:0 and C26:0 acyl-CoAs. Seems to represent a photoreceptor-specific component of the fatty acid elongation system residing on the endoplasmic reticulum. May be implicated in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) biosynthesis, which requires dietary consumption of the essential alpha-linolenic acid and a subsequent series of three elongation steps. May play a critical role in early brain and skin development.
Zhang K., Nat. Genet. 27:89-93(2001). Edwards A.O., Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 42:2652-2663(2001). Ota T., Nat. Genet. 36:40-45(2004).
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous levels of total ELOVL4 protein.
Subcellular Location
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane, Multi-pass membrane protein
Catalyzes the first and rate-limiting reaction of the four that constitute the long-chain fatty acids elongation cycle. This endoplasmic reticulum-bound enzymatic process, allows the addition of 2 carbons to the chain of long- and very long-chain fatty acids/VLCFAs per cycle. Condensing enzyme that specifically elongates C24
Protein Families
ELO family, ELOVL4 subfamily
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in the retina and at much lower level in the brain. Ubiquitous, highest expression in thymus, followed by testis, small intestine, ovary, and prostate. Little or no expression in heart, lung, liver, or leukocates.
Buffer
Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Form
Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Purity
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.