The PLD6 Polyclonal Antibody (PAC046870) is a valuable tool for researchers studying PLD6, an enzyme involved in lipid metabolism and cell signaling pathways. This antibody, raised in rabbits, is highly specific for human samples and has been validated for use in Western blot and immunohistochemistry applications.PLD6 plays a crucial role in regulating cellular processes such as membrane trafficking, vesicular transport, and lipid droplet formation. Dysregulation of PLD6 activity has been linked to various diseases, including metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, and cancer.
By targeting PLD6 with this antibody, researchers can gain insights into the function of this enzyme and its potential role in disease pathogenesis.With its high reactivity and specificity, the PLD6 Polyclonal Antibody (PAC046870) is an essential tool for investigating the functions of PLD6 in different cell types and biological contexts. Its versatility and reliability make it an ideal choice for studies in metabolism, cell biology, and drug discovery.
Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded human testis tissue using PACO46870 at dilution of 1:100.
Western Blot. Positive WB detected in: Mouse kidney tissue, Mouse brain tissue, Mouse skeletal muscle tissue. All lanes: PLD6 antibody at 2.5µg/ml. Secondary. Goat polyclonal to rabbit IgG at 1/50000 dilution. Predicted band size: 29 kDa. Observed band size: 29 kDa.
Immunofluorescent analysis of HepG2 cells using PACO46870 at dilution of 1:100 and Alexa Fluor 488-congugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG(H+L).
Background:
Endonuclease that plays a critical role in PIWI-interacting RNA (piRNA) biogenesis during spermatogenesis. piRNAs provide essential protection against the activity of mobile genetic elements (By similarity). piRNA-mediated transposon silencing is thus critical for maintaining genome stability, in particular in germline cells when transposons are mobilized as a consequence of wide-spread genomic demethylation (By similarity). Has been proposed to act as a cardiolipin hydrolase to generate phosphatidic acid, at mitochondrial surface (By similarity). Although it cannot be excluded that it can act as a phospholipase in some circumstances, it should be noted that cardiolipin hydrolase activity is either undetectable in vitro, or very low. In addition, cardiolipin is almost exclusively found on the inner mitochondrial membrane, while PLD6 localizes to the outer mitochondrial membrane, facing the cytosol. Has been shown to be a backbone-non-specific, single strand-specific nuclease, cleaving either RNA or DNA substrates with similar affinity. Produces 5' phosphate and 3' hydroxyl termini, suggesting it could directly participate in the processing of primary piRNA transcripts (By similarity). Also acts as a regulator of mitochondrial shape through facilitating mitochondrial fusion.
PLD6: Cardiolipin hydrolase present at the mitochondrial outer membrane required both for mitochondrial fusion and piRNA metabolic process. Acts by catalyzing the hydrolysis of cardiolipin (diphosphatidylglycerol) to form phosphatidate (phosphatidic acid or PA) at the mitochondrial outer membrane surface, promoting mitochondrial fusion. The production of phosphatidate also regulates the piRNA metabolic process by promoting recruitment and/or activation of components of the meiotic nuage, also named P granule, a critical step for primary biogenesis of piRNAs. Required during spermatogenesis to repress transposable elements and prevent their mobilization via its role in the piRNA metabolic process, which mediates the repression of transposable elements during meiosis by forming complexes composed of piRNAs and Piwi proteins and govern the methylation and subsequent repression of transposons. Belongs to the phospholipase D family. MitoPLD/Zucchini subfamily.Protein type: Phospholipase; Membrane protein, integral; EC 3.1.4.4; EC 3.1.4.-Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17p11.2Cellular Component: mitochondrial outer membrane; integral to membraneMolecular Function: protein homodimerization activity; metal ion binding; endonuclease activityBiological Process: meiosis; polar granule organization and biogenesis; mitochondrial fusion; phosphatidylglycerol biosynthetic process; phospholipid metabolic process; DNA methylation during gametogenesis; glycerophospholipid biosynthetic process; gene expression; spermatid development; lipid catabolic process