BackgroundCatalyzes two distinct but analogous reactions: the reversible epimerization of UDP-glucose to UDP-galactose and the reversible epimerization of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine to UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine. The reaction with UDP-Gal plays a critical role in the Leloir pathway of galactose catabolism in which galactose is converted to the glycolytic intermediate glucose 6-phosphate. It contributes to the catabolism of dietary galactose and enables the endogenous biosynthesis of both UDP-Gal and UDP-GalNAc when exogenous sources are limited. Both UDP-sugar interconversions are important in the synthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids.
DescriptionGALE Polyclonal Antibody, HRP Conjugated. HRP. Raised in: Rabbit.
FormulationLiquid. 0.03% Proclin 300, 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, PH 7.4.
SpecificityHuman
IsotypeIgG
Uniprot IDQ14376
Purification>95%, Protein G purified
ImmunogenRecombinant Human UDP-glucose 4-epimerase protein (1-348AA)
StorageShipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C (short-term) or -80°C (long-term). Avoid repeated freeze.
Alternative NamesGalactowaldenase, UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine 4-epimerase, UDP-GalNAc 4-epimerase, UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 4-epimerase, UDP-GlcNAc 4-epimerase, UDP-galactose 4-epimerase
ApplicationELISA; Recommended dilution: ELISA 1:500-1:1000