DHFR
Reactivity: Human
ELISA, IHC, IF
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
The antibody has been tested by ELISA, Western blot analysis to assure specificity and reactivity. Since application varies, however, each investigation should be titrated by the reagent to obtain optimal results.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
Liquid. In Phosphate-Buffered Saline ( pH 7.4) with 0.02 % Sodium Azide, 10 % Glycerol.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C,-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
Dihydrofolate Reductase (DHFR)
Alternative Name
dhfr,dhfrp1
Background
Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) catalyzes the DPH-dependent reduction of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate, and is a crucial enzyme for the synthesis of purines, pyrimidines and some amino acids. Inhibition of the activity of this enzyme leads to arrest of D synthesis and cell death. Gene expression of methotrexate (MTX)-resistant variants of DHFR in normal hematopoietic cells is a potential strategy to permit administration of larger doses of MTX by alleviating drug toxicity in normal cells and tissues that are drug sensitive.