Background:

Hexokinases phosphorylate glucose to produce glucose-6-phosphate, the first step in most glucose metabolism pathways. Alternative splicing of this gene results in three tissue-specific forms of glucokinase, one found in pancreatic islet beta cells and two found in liver. The protein localizes to the outer membrane of mitochondria. In contrast to other forms of hexokinase, this enzyme is not inhibited by its product glucose-6-phosphate but remains active while glucose is abundant. Mutations in this gene have been associated with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), maturity onset diabetes of the young, type 2 (MODY2) and persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy (PHHI).

Specificity:

Glucokinase (GCK) polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of Glucokinase (GCK) protein.

Alternative names:

GCK;FGQTL3;GK;GLK;HHF3;HK4;HKIV;HXKP;LGLK;MODY2

Species reactivity:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Recombinant fusion protein containing a sequence corresponding to amino acids 250-465 of human Glucokinase (Glucokinase (GCK)) (NP_000153.1).

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 80, 55 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC

Usage:

WB: 1:500 - 1:2000 IHC: 1:50 - 1:200

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

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

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