Recombinant ABCD1 antibody

Catalog No. ABIN7880023

The Rabbit Monoclonal anti-ABCD1 antibody (Clone 30A99) (ABIN7880023) specifically detects ABCD1 in WB, FACS, ICC and IF. The antibody is reactive with Human, Mouse and Rat samples.

Quick Overview for Recombinant ABCD1 antibody (ABIN7880023)

Target: ABCD1 (ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family D (Ald), Member 1 (ABCD1))

Antibody Type: Recombinant Antibody

Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat

Host: Rabbit

Clonality: Monoclonal

Conjugate: This ABCD1 antibody is un-conjugated

Application: Western Blotting (WB), Flow Cytometry (FACS), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF)

Clone: 30A99

Product Details anti-ABCD1 Antibody

Purpose: ABCD1 Antibody / ATP-binding cassette sub-family D member 1

Purification: Affinity-chromatography

Immunogen: A synthesized peptide derived from human ABCD1 / ALD was used as the immunogen for the ABCD1 antibody.

Isotype: IgG

Application Details

Application Notes: Optimal dilution of the ABCD1 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Liquid

Buffer: Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.02 % sodium azide and 50 % glycerol, 0.4-0.5 mg/mL BSA

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: -20 °C

Storage Comment: Store the ABCD1 antibody at -20oC.

Target Details for ABCD1

Target: ABCD1 (ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family D (Ald), Member 1 (ABCD1))

Alternative Name: ABCD1

Background: ABCD1 antibody detects ATP-binding cassette sub-family D member 1, a peroxisomal membrane transporter involved in the import of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) into peroxisomes for degradation. ABCD1 belongs to the ABC transporter family and is encoded by a gene on the X chromosome. Loss-of-function mutations in ABCD1 cause X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), a severe metabolic disorder characterized by accumulation of VLCFAs in plasma and tissues, leading to demyelination and adrenal insufficiency.

Research using ABCD1 antibody has demonstrated its critical role in peroxisomal lipid metabolism. ABCD1 works as a half-transporter that dimerizes, either with itself or with other family members such as ABCD2, to import VLCFAs across the peroxisomal membrane. Disruption of this transport pathway leads to impaired beta-oxidation and pathological lipid accumulation. In the nervous system, VLCFA buildup damages myelin and causes neuroinflammation, while in endocrine tissues it impairs adrenal steroidogenesis.

Clinical studies highlight ABCD1 as the causative gene in X-ALD, which manifests in childhood cerebral ALD, adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), and Addison-only disease. Mutations in ABCD1 result in variable phenotypes, even within the same family, suggesting additional genetic and environmental modifiers. Antibody-based detection of ABCD1 supports diagnostic studies and research into genotype-phenotype correlations.

In therapeutic research, ABCD1 is a target for gene therapy and stem cell transplantation, both of which aim to restore peroxisomal function and prevent neurological decline. Monitoring ABCD1 expression with antibodies enables evaluation of therapeutic efficacy. Studies also indicate compensatory roles for ABCD2 and ABCD3 transporters, making antibody-based tools essential for dissecting overlapping functions.

Antibodies against ABCD1 are validated for immunohistochemistry, western blot, and immunofluorescence. These reagents allow detection of peroxisomal localization, quantification of expression, and investigation of functional restoration in therapeutic models. By enabling precise measurement of ABCD1, they support basic, clinical, and translational research.

NSJ Bioreagents supplies this ABCD1 antibody for studies in peroxisomal metabolism, neurodegeneration, and rare genetic disorders.

UniProt: P33897

Pathways: Monocarboxylic Acid Catabolic Process