Rabbit anti-Human LCAT Polyclonal Antibody | anti-LCAT antibody
LCAT (Phosphatidylcholine-sterol Acyltransferase, Lecithin-cholesterol Acyltransferase, Phospholipid-cholesterol Acyltransferase) (PE)
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Uniprot Description
LCAT: Central enzyme in the extracellular metabolism of plasma lipoproteins. Synthesized mainly in the liver and secreted into plasma where it converts cholesterol and phosphatidylcholines (lecithins) to cholesteryl esters and lysophosphatidylcholines on the surface of high and low density lipoproteins (HDLs and LDLs). The cholesterol ester is then transported back to the liver. Has a preference for plasma 16:0-18:2 or 18:O-18:2 phosphatidylcholines. Also produced in the brain by primary astrocytes, and esterifies free cholesterol on nascent APOE-containing lipoproteins secreted from glia and influences cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) APOE- and APOA1 levels. Together with APOE and the cholesterol transporter ABCA1, plays a key role in the maturation of glial-derived, nascent lipoproteins. Required for remodeling high-density lipoprotein particles into their spherical forms. Defects in LCAT are the cause of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency (LCATD); also called Norum disease. LCATD is a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism characterized by inadequate esterification of plasmatic cholesterol. Two clinical forms are recognized: familial LCAT deficiency and fish-eye disease. Familial LCAT deficiency is associated with a complete absence of alpha and beta LCAT activities and results in esterification anomalies involving both HDL (alpha-LCAT activity) and LDL (beta-LCAT activity). It causes a typical triad of diffuse corneal opacities, target cell hemolytic anemia, and proteinuria with renal failure. Defects in LCAT are a cause of fish-eye disease (FED); also known as dyslipoproteinemic corneal dystrophy or alpha-LCAT deficiency. FED is due to a partial LCAT deficiency that affects only alpha-LCAT activity. It is characterized by low plasma HDL and corneal opacities due to accumulation of cholesterol deposits in the cornea ('fish-eye'). Belongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily. Lipase family.
Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted; Lipid Metabolism - glycerophospholipid; EC 2.3.1.43; Transferase
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 16q22.1
Cellular Component: extracellular space; extracellular region
Molecular Function: apolipoprotein A-I binding; protein binding; phosphatidylcholine-sterol O-acyltransferase activity
Biological Process: cholesterol metabolic process; cholesterol homeostasis; reverse cholesterol transport; cholesterol transport; lipoprotein biosynthetic process; phospholipid metabolic process; phosphatidylcholine biosynthetic process; lipoprotein metabolic process
Disease: Lecithin:cholesterol Acyltransferase Deficiency; Fish-eye Disease
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Product Notes
The LCAT lcat (Catalog #AAA6384102) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The LCAT (Phosphatidylcholine-sterol Acyltransferase, Lecithin-cholesterol Acyltransferase, Phospholipid-cholesterol Acyltransferase) (PE) reacts with Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's LCAT can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB). Applications are based on unconjugated antibody. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the LCAT lcat for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "LCAT, Polyclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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