The PEX26 Antibody (PAC058224) is a polyclonal antibody designed for research involving PEX26, a peroxisomal membrane protein involved in peroxisome biogenesis. The antibody, raised in rabbits, is highly reactive with human samples and has been validated for use in applications such as Western blot and immunohistochemistry.PEX26 is essential for the import of proteins into peroxisomes, organelles that play a critical role in lipid metabolism and detoxification. Dysfunction of PEX26 has been implicated in peroxisome biogenesis disorders, a group of rare genetic diseases that can lead to severe neurological and metabolic symptoms.
Research into PEX26 can provide insights into these disorders and potentially lead to the development of targeted therapies.This antibody enables the detection and analysis of PEX26 in various cell types and tissues, making it an invaluable tool for studying peroxisome biogenesis and related disorders. By understanding the function and regulation of PEX26, researchers can advance our knowledge of peroxisomal biology and potential treatment options for peroxisome biogenesis disorders.
Western Blot. Positive WB detected in: K562 whole cell lysate. All lanes: PEX26 antibody at 3.4µg/ml. Secondary. Goat polyclonal to rabbit IgG at 1/50000 dilution. Predicted band size: 34, 29 kDa. Observed band size: 34 kDa.
Immunoprecipitating PEX26 in K562 whole cell lysate. Lane 1: Rabbit control IgG instead of PACO58224 in K562 whole cell lysate.For western blotting, a HRP-conjugated Protein G antibody was used as the secondary antibody (1/2000). Lane 2: PACO58224 (6µg) + K562 whole cell lysate (500µg). Lane 3: K562 whole cell lysate (20µg).
IHC image of PACO58224 diluted at 1:400 and staining in paraffin-embedded human colon cancer performed on a Leica BondTM system. After dewaxing and hydration, antigen retrieval was mediated by high pressure in a citrate buffer (pH 6.0). Section was blocked with 10% normal goat serum 30min at RT. Then primary antibody (1% BSA) was incubated at 4°C overnight. The primary is detected by a biotinylated secondary antibody and visualized using an HRP conjugated SP system.
Background:
Probably required for protein import into peroxisomes. Anchors PEX1 and PEX6 to peroxisome membranes, possibly to form heteromeric AAA ATPase complexes required for the import of proteins into peroxisomes. Involved in the import of catalase and proteins containing a PTS2 target sequence, but not in import of proteins with a PTS1 target sequence.
Synonyms:
Peroxisome assembly protein 26 (Peroxin-26), PEX26
UniProt Protein Function:
PEX26: Probably required for protein import into peroxisomes. Anchors PEX1 and PEX6 to peroxisome membranes, possibly to form heteromeric AAA ATPase complexes required for the import of proteins into peroxisomes. Involved in the import of catalase and proteins containing a PTS2 target sequence, but not in import of proteins with a PTS1 target sequence. Defects in PEX26 are the cause of peroxisome biogenesis disorder complementation group 8 (PBD-CG8); also known as PBD-CGA. PBD refers to a group of peroxisomal disorders arising from a failure of protein import into the peroxisomal membrane or matrix. The PBD group is comprised of four disorders: Zellweger syndrome (ZWS), neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD), infantile Refsum disease (IRD), and classical rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP). ZWS, NALD and IRD are distinct from RCDP and constitute a clinical continuum of overlapping phenotypes known as the Zellweger spectrum. The PBD group is genetically heterogeneous with at least 13 distinct genetic groups as concluded from complementation studies. Defects in PEX26 are a cause of Zellweger syndrome (ZWS). ZWS is a fatal peroxisome biogenesis disorder characterized by dysmorphic facial features, hepatomegaly, ocular abnormalities, renal cysts, hearing impairment, profound psychomotor retardation, severe hypotonia and neonatal seizures. Death occurs within the first year of life. Defects in PEX26 are a cause of adrenoleukodystrophy neonatal (NALD). NALD is a peroxisome biogenesis disorder characterized by the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids, adrenal insufficiency and mental retardation. Defects in PEX26 are a cause of infantile Refsum disease (IRD). IRD is a mild peroxisome biogenesis disorder. Clinical features include early onset, mental retardation, minor facial dysmorphism, retinopathy, sensorineural hearing deficit, hepatomegaly, osteoporosis, failure to thrive, and hypocholesterolemia. The biochemical abnormalities include accumulation of phytanic acid, very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA), di- and trihydroxycholestanoic acid and pipecolic acid. Belongs to the peroxin-26 family.Protein type: Membrane protein, integralChromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 22q11.21Cellular Component: integral to peroxisomal membrane; peroxisomeMolecular Function: protein C-terminus binding; protein binding; protein complex binding; ATPase bindingBiological Process: protein import into peroxisome matrix; protein import into peroxisome membraneDisease: Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorder 7b; Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorder 7a (zellweger)
UniProt Protein Details:
NCBI Summary:
This gene belongs to the peroxin-26 gene family. It is probably required for protein import into peroxisomes. It anchors PEX1 and PEX6 to peroxisome membranes, possibly to form heteromeric AAA ATPase complexes required for the import of proteins into peroxisomes. Defects in this gene are the cause of peroxisome biogenesis disorder complementation group 8 (PBD-CG8). PBD refers to a group of peroxisomal disorders arising from a failure of protein import into the peroxisomal membrane or matrix. The PBD group is comprised of four disorders: Zellweger syndrome (ZWS), neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD), infantile Refsum disease (IRD), and classical rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP). Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010]