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Detect MTHFR using this Anti-MTHFR Antibody validated for use in Western Blotting.

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected MTHFR in mice plasma, kidney and brain (Chew, T.W., et al. (2011). J. Nutr. 141(8):1475-1481.).
Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected MTHFR in porcine liver, human lymphocytes, human fetal kidney, human adult kidney, cells transfected with MTHFR (Rozen, R. U.S. Patent 6,833,243 B2, December 21, 2004).
Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected MTHFR in HepG2, mouse liver, and RAW264.7 (Mikael, L.G., and Rozen, R. (2008). Cardiovasc. Res. 80(1):151-158).
Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected recombinant MTHFR protein, as well as endogenous MTHFR in human kidney (both fetal & adult), fetal human lung, and adult human aorta (Tran, P., et al. (2002). Mamm. Genome. 13(9):483-492).

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General description

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase or 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (EC 1.5.1.20; UniProt P42898) is encoded by the MTHFR gene (Gene ID 4524) in human. MTHFR catalyzes the reduction of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate, the predominant circulatory form of folate and carbon donor for the re-methylation of homocysteine to methionine. Defects in MTHFR cause plasma homocysteine elevation or hperhomocysteinaemia, a risk factor for cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular, and coronary heart disease. Multiple transcription start sites and alternative splicing in the MTHFR gene result in two enzyme isoforms.

Immunogen

Recombinant protein corresponding to human MTHFR.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal serum with 0.05% sodium azide.

Unpurified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in RAW264.7 cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected MTHFR in 10 µg of RAW264.7 cell lysate.

Specificity

Reacts with both isoforms (PMID 12370778).

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Target description

~70/77 kDa observed. Uncharacterized band(s) may appear in some lysates.