Aliases
uncoupling protein 1 (mitochondrial, proton carrier)
Antibody Type
Polyclonal Antibody
Uniprot ID
P25874
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide of human UCP1
Raised In
Rabbit
Species Reactivity
Human
Tested Applications
ELISA: 1:2000-1:10000; IHC: 1:30-1:150
Background / Function
Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins (UCP) are members of the family of mitochondrial anion carrier proteins (MACP). UCPs separate oxidative phosphorylation from ATP synthesis with energy dissipated as heat, also referred to as the mitochondrial proton leak. UCPs facilitate the transfer of anions from the inner to the outer mitochondrial membrane and the return transfer of protons from the outer to the inner mitochondrial membrane. They also reduce the mitochondrial membrane potential in mammalian cells. Tissue specificity occurs for the different UCPs and the exact methods of how UCPs transfer H+/OH- are not known. UCPs contain the three homologous protein domains of MACPs. This gene is expressed only in brown adipose tissue, a specialized tissue which functions to produce heat.
Isotype
IgG
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Storage Buffer
-20°C, pH7.4 PBS, 0.05% NaN3, 40% Glycerol
Form
Liquid
Storage
Shipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.
Purity
Antigen affinity purification
