Anti-PDK-1 (Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase-1, PDHK1)

Pyruvate generated from glycolysis is converted to acetyl-CoA by pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) under normoxia (1-3). This is a critical link between glycolysis and the TCA cycle (3). PDH activity is regulated by phosphorylation and dephosphorylation (3). Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (PDHK) phosphorylates PDH and inactivates it, whereas dephosphorylation of PDH is carried out by pyruvate dehydrogenase phosphatase to generate the active form (3). Hypoxia can directly induce pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1 (PDHK1) expression, which results in inactivation of PDH and the TCA cycle and subsequent suppression of metabolism (4). Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000, incubate membrane with diluted antibody in TBS, 5% BSA, 0.1% Tween-20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight. , Immunoprecipitation: 1:50, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.