Thermo Fisher Scientific Biliverdin Reductase Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1-5 µg/mL

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Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1-10 µg/mL

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Product Specifications

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Purified, full length, native rat protein.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1.0 mg/mL

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_779417

Product Specific Information

PA1-26089 detects Biliverdin Reductase from human, mouse, rat, hamster, and porcine samples.

Target Information

Biliverdin reductase (BLVR) is a ubiquitously expressed, small cytoplasmic oxidoreductase that catalyzes the reduction of biliverdin to bilirubin. The first step of this process is catalyzed by heme oxygenase, an enzyme that converts heme to iron, carbon monoxide, and biliverdin. BLVR is unique among all enzymes to date in being dual pH/dual cofactor-dependent, as it requires NADH (pH 6.7) or NADPH (pH 8.7) as an electron donor. There are two isoforms of BLVR, biliverdin-IX alpha-reductase (BLVRA), the major component of human adult liver, and biliverdin-IX beta-reductase (BLVRB), found predominantly in fetal liver. The product of BLVR, bilirubin, is an important biological antioxidant, however it is also a neurotoxin and the cause of kernicterus. In addition to being an antioxidant, it inhibits kinase activity and the activity of enzymes such as protein kinase C and NADPH oxidase.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.