UCP4 facilitates the dissipation of heat across the inner mitochondrial membrane, by leaking protons across the membrane and uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation from ATP synthesis. UCP4 is understood to be involved in thermoregulatory heat production and metabolism in brain.
Target Species
Human
Product Form
Purified IgG - liquid
Preparation
Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography on Protein G
Preservative Stabilisers
0.09% Sodium Azide (NaN3)
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide corresponding to the amino acids 271 - 283 of the native molecule conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.
Approx. Protein Concentrations
IgG concentration 5.0 mg/ml
Buffer Solution
Phosphate buffered saline
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
ELISA
Western Blotting
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using the appropriate negative/positive controls.
Western Blotting
In reduced blots on bovine brown adipose tissue homogenates, this antibody recognises specific bands at 34 & 44kD and other bands at 50 & 60 kD that can be blocked with KLH.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.