21.10.2014DPAGT1 antibody (pAb) Rabbit Anti-Human/Mouse DPAGT1 (DGPT, GPT, ALG7, G1PT, UAGT, UGAT, CDG1J, CDG -Ij) Instruction Manual Catalog Number PK-AB718-6485 Synonyms DPAGT1 Antibody: DPAGT, DGPT, GPT, ALG7, G1PT, UAGT, UGAT, CDG1J, CDG-Ij, UDP-N- acetylglucosamine-dolichyl-phosphate N-acetylglucosaminephosphotransferase Description The UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-dolichyl-phosphate N-acetyl-glucosaminephosphotransferase (DPAGT1) is an enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the dolichol-linked oligosaccharide pathway for glycoprotein biosynthesis. Mutations in this integral endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane protein enzyme belongs to the glycosyltransferase family 4 results in the congenital disorder of glycosylation type Ij with symptoms such as severe hypotonia, medically intractable seizures, mental retardation, microcephaly, and exotropia. Recent experiments have shown that DPAGT1 is a target of the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway, with Wnt3a inducing higher DPAGT1 mRNA expression. Quantity 100 µg Source / Host Rabbit Immunogen DPAGT1 antibody was raised against a 17 amino acid synthetic peptide near the amino terminus of human DPAGT1. Purification Method Affinity chromatography purified via peptide column. Clone / IgG Subtype Polyclonal antibody Species Reactivity Human, Mouse Specificity At least four isoforms of DPAGT1 are known to exist; this antibody will recognize the two longest isoforms. DPAGT1 antibody is predicted to not cross-react with UHRF1BP1. Formulation Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide. Reconstitution During shipment, small volumes of antibody will occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial. For products with volumes of 200 μl or less, we recommend gently tapping the vial on a hard surface or briefly centrifuging the vial in a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container’s cap. Storage & Stability Antibody can be stored at 4ºC for three months and at -20°C for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures. Applications E, WB, IHC, IF |Note: Antibody might be suitable for other applications not tested so far. Optimal concentrations for each application have to be determined indivudually. DPAGT1 antibody can be used for detection of DPAGT1 by Western blot at 1 µg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 2.5 µg/mL. For immunofluorescence start at 20 µg/mL. Images Available upon request. References Wu X, Rush JS, Karaoglu D, et al. Deficiency of UDP-GlcNAc:Dolichol Phosphate N- Acetylglucosamine-1 Phosphate Transferase (DPAGT1) causes a novel congenital disorder of glycosylation type Ij. Hum. Mutat. 2003; 22:144-50. Bretthauer RK. Structure, expression, and regulation of UDP-GlcNAc:dolichol phosphate GlcNAc- 1-phosphate transferase (DPAGT1). Curr. Drug Targets 2009; 10:477-82 Sengupta PK, Bouchie MP, and Kukuruzinska MA. N-glycosylation gene DPAGT1 is a target of the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. J. Biol. Chem. 2010; 285:31164-73. Images Available upon request. Related Products Cat. No. PK-AB718-6485 - DPAGT1 Peptide Cat. No. PK-AB718-1405 - Mouse Kidney Tissue Lysate FOR IN VITRO RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES. PromoCell GmbH North America 1 – 866 – 251 – 2860 (toll free) Email: [email protected] Sickingenstr. 63/65 Deutschland 0800 – 776 66 23 (gebührenfrei) www.promokine.info 69126 Heidelberg France 0800 90 93 32 (ligne verte) Germany United Kingdom 0800 – 96 03 33 (toll free) Other Countries +49 6221 – 649 34 0 09/2014 .