Aldolase (fructose bisphosphate aldolase), a glycolytic enzyme, catalyzes the conversion of fructose 1, 6-bisphosphate to 3-phosphoglyceraldehyde. This ubiquitous enzyme is present as three different isozymes: aldolase A, aldolase B and aldolase C. Studies suggest the potential diagnostic value of quantitive anlysis of aldolase A for hepatocarcinoma (1). Furthermore, the change of aldolase B gene expression levels has also been observed in certain patients with this primary tumor (2,3).
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Western Blot: 1:1000 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide corresponding to the sequence of human fructose bisphosphate aldolase.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in 10mM sodium HEPES, pH 7.5, 150mM sodium chloride, 0.1mg/ml BSA, 50% glycerol.
Purity
Purified by Protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes endogenous levels of total human fructose bisphosphate aldolase A protein. May detect total fructose bisphosphate aldolase B and fructose bisphosphate aldolase C proteins. Species crossreactivity: Mouse, rat, hamster and monkey