Thermo Fisher Scientific Metallothionein Polyclonal Antibody

Applications and Tested Dilution

• Western Blot (WB): 1:1,000

Product Specifications

Product Specific Information

A 1:1,000 dilution of PA5-77772 was sufficient for detection of Metallothionein in 15 µg of Pseudomonas aeruginosa purified Metallothionein (pmtA-GST) protein by ECL immunoblot analysis using goat anti-rabbit IgG:HRP as the secondary antibody. Detects approximately 36 kDa.

Target Information

This gene is a member of the metallothionein family of genes. Proteins encoded by this gene family are low in molecular weight, cysteine-rich, lack aromatic residues, and bind divalent heavy metal ions. The conserved cysteine residues coordinate metal ions using mercaptide linkages. These proteins act as antioxidants, protect against hydroxyl free radicals, are important in homeostatic control of metal in the cell, and play a role in detoxification of heavy metals.

Disruption of two metallothionein genes in mouse resulted in defects in protection against heavy metals, oxidative stress, immune reactions, carcinogens, and displayed obesity. MT1A (Metallothionein 1A) is a protein-coding gene. Diseases associated with MT1A include Menkes Disease and Deficiency Anemia. Related pathways include metal ion SLC transporters and cellular responses to stimuli. An important paralog of this gene is MT2A.

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