Histidine decarboxylase polyclonal, anti-mouse, rat

Quantity: 100 µg

Background:
HDC(Histidine decarboxylase) is the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction that produces histamine from histidine with the help of vitamin B6. The HDC gene is mapped on 15q21.2. The deduced 662-amino acid protein has a molecular mass of 74,148 Da. The gene contains 12 exons spanning approximately 24 kb. The biogenic amine histamine is an important modulator of numerous physiologic processes, including neurotransmission, gastric acid secretion, and smooth muscle tone. The biosynthesis of histamine from histidine is catalyzed by the enzyme L-histidine decarboxylase. This homodimeric enzyme is a pyridoxal phosphate(PLP)-dependent decarboxylase and is highly specific for its histidine substrate. Ercan-Sencicek et al. noted that animal studies had shown that lack of Hdc in mice results in increased locomotor and stereotypic behaviors, as well as increased anxiety.

Description:
Rabbit IgG polyclonal antibody for Histidine decarboxylase (HDC) detection. Tested with WB, IHC-P in Mouse, Rat.

Synonyms:
DCHS_HUMAN antibody, EC 4.1.1.22 antibody, HDC antibody, Histidine decarboxylase antibody

Isotype: Rabbit polyclonal IgG

Immunogen:
A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Histidine decarboxylase(620-639aa EQMMMMKKGAFKKLIKFYSV), different from the related rat sequence by two amino acids.A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Histidine decarboxylase(620-639aa EQMMMMKKGAFKKLIKFYSV), different from the related rat sequence by two amino acids.

Form: Lyophilized; Each vial contains 5mg BSA, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg Thimerosal, 0.05mg NaN3.

Specificity:
No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Reactivity: Reacts with: mouse, rat

Applications: WB, IHC-P

Reconstitution:
Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.

Storage: At -20˚C for one year. After reconstitution, at 4˚C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20˚C for a longer time. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.