Synonyms: Anti-Acyl-CoA desaturase; Anti-Delta(9)-desaturase; Anti-Fatty acid desaturase; Anti-Stearoyl-CoA desaturase
Storage: -20C
Application: All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry. The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem Physiol Actions: SCD (Stearoyl-CoA desaturase) is a liver-specific enzyme, also known as ?-9-desaturase, involved in the regulation of lipogenesis. Its expression has dependency on various factors such as diet type, hormones, and the activity of other genes. The oxidoreductase class SCD catalyzes the rate-limiting step of the fatty acid biosynthesis pathway. It catalyzes the doble bond formation between C9 and C10. In addition, it is also associated with various metabolic processes, including lipogenesis, fatty acid oxidation, insulin signaling, thermogenesis, and inflammation. Another essential activity of the gene is autophagy regulation via AMPK signaling pathway. It is involved in the cell proliferation, survival, and transformation of cancerous cells. SCD1 also have been reported as an important factor in the carbohydrate-induced adiposity and hepatic steatosis.
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