BackgroundThis gene encodes an essential enzyme of nucleotide metabolism. The encoded protein forms a ubiquitous, homotetrameric enzyme that hydrolyzes dUTP to dUMP and pyrophosphate. This reaction serves two cellular purposes: providing a precursor (dUMP) for the synthesis of thymine nucleotides needed for DNA replication, and limiting intracellular pools of dUTP. Elevated levels of dUTP lead to increased incorporation of uracil into DNA, which induces extensive excision repair mediated by uracil glycosylase. This repair process, resulting in the removal and reincorporation of dUTP, is self-defeating and leads to DNA fragmentation and cell death. Alternative splicing of this gene leads to different isoforms that localize to either the mitochondrion or nucleus. A related pseudogene is located on chromosome 19.
DescriptionDUT Monoclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.
FormulationBuffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol and 0.05% BSA, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.
SpecificityHuman
IsotypeIgG
Uniprot IDP33316
PurificationAffinity Purified
ImmunogenRecombinant protein (or fragment). Please contact EpigenTek for more information.
StorageStore at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
Alternative NamesBMFDMS; dUTPase; DUT
ApplicationWB, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:500 - 1:1000; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.