Background:

This gene encodes UDP-galactose-4-epimerase which catalyzes two distinct but analogous reactions: the epimerization of UDP-glucose to UDP-galactose, and the epimerization of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine to UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine. The bifunctional nature of the enzyme has the important metabolic consequence that mutant cells (or individuals) are dependent not only on exogenous galactose, but also on exogenous N-acetylgalactosamine as a necessary precursor for the synthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids. Mutations in this gene result in epimerase-deficiency galactosemia, also referred to as galactosemia type 3, a disease characterized by liver damage, early-onset cataracts, deafness and mental retardation, with symptoms ranging from mild ('peripheral' form) to severe ('generalized' form). Multiple alternatively spliced transcripts encoding the same protein have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Specificity:

UDP-galactose-4-epimerase

Alternative names:

SDR1E1

Species reactivity:

Human, Monkey, Mouse, Rat, Dog

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

Full length human recombinant protein of human GALE (NP_000394) produced in HEK293T cell.

Purification & Purity:

Purified from mouse ascites fluids or tissue culture supernatant by affinity chromatography (protein A/G)

Molecular weight:

38.1 kDa(Predicted)

Applications:

IHC, WB

Usage:

WB 1:500~2000, IHC 1:150

Storage:

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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