Background:

BCKDK (branched chain ketoacid dehydrogenase kinase), also known as BCKDHKIN, is a 412 amino acid mitochondrial matrix protein that exists as a monomer and contains one histidine kinase domain. Expressed ubiquitously, BCKDK catalyzes the ATP-dependent phosphorylation and subsequent inactivation of the branched-chain α-ketoacid dehydrogenase (BCKD) complex, a regulatory enzyme complex that plays a crucial role in the catabolic pathways of valine, leucine and isoleucine. Specifically, the BCKD complex functions as the second enzyme in branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) catabolism, effectively catalyzing the irreversible oxidative decarboxylation of BCAAs. Due to the ability of BCKDK to regulate the activity of the BCKD complex, BCKDK plays an essential role in the catabolic pathways of branched-chain amino acid metabolism.

Specificity:

BCKDK (E41) polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of BCKDK protein.

Alternative names:

BCKD kinase; BCKD-kinase; BCKDHKIN; Bckdk; Branched chain alpha keto acid dehydrogenase kinase; Branched chain ketoacid dehydrogenase kinase; Branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase kinase; mitochondrial;

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:

Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 21-70 of Human BCKDK.

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:

~ 46 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC IP

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:1000 IHC: 1:50~1:200 IP 1:50 - 1:100

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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