GLUT4 antibody

Catalog No. ABIN218433

The Rabbit Polyclonal anti-GLUT4 antibody (ABIN218433) specifically detects GLUT4 in WB, IHC, IP, IHC (p) and IHC (fro). The antibody is reactive with Human, Mouse, Rat and Monkey samples.

Quick Overview for GLUT4 antibody (ABIN218433)

Target: GLUT4 (SLC2A4) (Solute Carrier Family 2 (Facilitated Glucose Transporter), Member 4 (SLC2A4))

Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey

Host: Rabbit

Clonality: Polyclonal

Conjugate: This GLUT4 antibody is un-conjugated

Application: Western Blotting (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p)), Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro))

Product Details anti-GLUT4 Antibody

Specificity: Recognizes human Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 4, also known as glucose transporter 4 or GLUT4. GLUT4 is a 509 amino acid ~50 kD multi-pass transmembrane protein located primarily in the perinuclear region and is translocated to the plasma membrane where it is rapidly reinternalized. Does not react with HEP G2 type glucose transporter in human erythrocytes, rat brain or other tissues that do not exhibit sensitivity to insulin. GLUT4 is the insulin-regulated glucose transporter found in adipose tissue and striated muscle, responsible for glucose disposal. The stimulation of glucose uptake by insulin requires translocation of the GLUT4 glucose transporter from intracellular storage sites to the cell surface. Activation of phosphatidylinositol-3-OH kinase (PI3K) is required for this trafficking event, but it is not sufficient to produce GLUT4 translocation. Human insulin resistance involves a defect in GLUT4 traffic and targeting leading to accumulation in a dense membrane compartment from which insulin is unable to recruit GLUT4 to the cell surface.

No Cross-Reactivity: Pig (Porcine)

Purification: Affinity purified

Immunogen: A 12 amino acid peptide corresponding to the carboxyl terminus of the insulin regulatable glucose transporter  conjugated to keyhole limpet hemocyanin.

Type of Immunogen: Synthetic peptide - KLH conjugated

Application Details

Application Notes: Approved: IHC, IHC-Fr, IHC-P (10 - 20 μg/mL), IP, WB

Usage: Immunohistochemistry: This antibody was validated for use in immunohistochemistry on a panel of 21 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) human tissues after heat induced antigen retrieval in  pH 6.0 citrate buffer. After incubation with the primary antibody, slides were incubated with biotinylated secondary antibody, followed by alkaline phosphatase-streptavidin and chromogen. The stained slides were evaluated by a pathologist to confirm staining specificity. The optimal working concentration for this antibody was determined to be 10-20 μg/mL.

Comment:

Target Species of Antibody: Human

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Liquid

Concentration: Lot specific

Buffer: PBS, 0.09 % sodium azide.

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.

Handling Advice: Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Storage: 4 °C,-20 °C

Storage Comment: 4°C or -20°C, Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Target Details for GLUT4

Target: GLUT4 (SLC2A4) (Solute Carrier Family 2 (Facilitated Glucose Transporter), Member 4 (SLC2A4))

Alternative Name: SLC2A4 / GLUT4 / GLUT-4

Background: Name/Gene ID: SLC2A4
Subfamily: Sugar transporter
Family: Transporter

Synonyms: SLC2A4, Glucose transporter 4, Glucose transporter GLUT4, GLUT4, GLUT-4

Gene ID: 6517

UniProt: P14672

Pathways: AMPK Signaling, Carbohydrate Homeostasis, Proton Transport, Brown Fat Cell Differentiation, Warburg Effect