HK2 (Hexokinase II) Antibody

Antibody Target :HK2 (Hexokinase II)

Host: Rabbit

Antibody Type: Polyclonal

Isotype: Rabbit IgG

Antibody Form: Affinity Purified Antibody

Immunogen Sequence: Synthetic peptide selected from the N-terminal region of human HK2

Accession#: P52789

Gene ID: 3099

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Concentration: 0.25 mg/ml

Formulation: 100 µg (0.25 mg/ml) purified rabbit Ig polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide.

Purification: Affinity purified

Species Reactivity: hu (ms)

Application: ELISA/WB/IHC

Application & Usage: The antibody can be used for ELISA (0.25 µg/ml), Western blotting (0.5 – 2.5 µg/ml) and Immunohistochemistry (2.5 – 5.0 µg/ml).

Storage Temp.: -20 °C

Shipping : gel pack

Shelf Life: 12 months

Handling: The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use.

Brief Background Descriptions: In vertebrates there are four major glucose-phosphorylating isoenzymes, designated hexokinase I, II, III, and IV. Hexokinase is an allosteric enzyme inhibited by its product GLC-6-P. Hexokinase activity is involved in the first step in several metabolic pathways. HK3 is bound to the outer mitochondrial membrane. Its hydrophobic N-terminal sequence may be involved in membrane bindng. It is the predominant hexokinase isozyme expressed in insuline-responsive tissues such as skeletal muscle. The N- and C-terminal halves of this hexokinase show extensive sequence similarity to each other. The catalytic activity is associated with the C-terminus while regulatory function is associated wiht the N-terminus. Although found in NIDDM patients, genetic variations of HK2 do not contribute to the disease.