Anti-GALE Polyclonal Antibody, 100.0ul

This gene encodes UDP-galactose-4-epimerase which catalyzes two distinct but analogous reactions: the epimerization of UDP-glucose to UDP-galactose, and the epimerization of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine to UDP-N-acetylgalactosamine. The bifunctional nature of the enzyme has the important metabolic consequence that mutant cells (or individuals) are dependent not only on exogenous galactose, but also on exogenous N-acetylgalactosamine as a necessary precursor for the synthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids. Mutations in this gene result in epimerase-deficiency galactosemia, also referred to as galactosemia type 3, a disease characterized by liver damage, early-onset cataracts, deafness and mental retardation, with symptoms ranging from mild ('peripheral' form) to severe ('generalized' form). Multiple alternatively spliced transcripts encoding the same protein have been identified.

• Size: 100.0ul
• Molecular Weight: 38kDa
• Physical State: Liquid
• Storage: Store at -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
• Application: IHC;WB
• Brand: Saint Michael
• Catalogue No.: K004643P-100.0ul

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption, diagnostic or therapeutic use.