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ACO2 Antibody 4C12D1 / Aconitase 2 Monoclonal Antibody recognizes aconitase 2, a mitochondrial enzyme encoded by the ACO2 gene. Also known as mitochondrial aconitase or aconitate hydratase, ACO2 belongs to the aconitase/IPM isomerase family and functions as an important component of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. The enzyme catalyzes the reversible isomerization of citrate to isocitrate through the intermediate cis-aconitate. ACO2 is encoded in the nucleus and transported into mitochondria, where it localizes primarily within the mitochondrial matrix and contributes to cellular energy metabolism.
Aconitase 2 contains an iron-sulfur cluster that is essential for its catalytic activity. This cluster participates directly in substrate binding and enables the dehydration and subsequent rehydration reactions required for citrate-isocitrate interconversion. Because the iron-sulfur center is sensitive to oxidation, ACO2 activity can be altered by reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. This sensitivity has made mitochondrial aconitase an important subject in studies examining the relationship between oxidative stress, mitochondrial function and metabolic regulation. An ACO2 Antibody 4C12D1 provides a clone-specific reagent for investigating this central mitochondrial metabolic protein.
ACO2 occupies an important position in intermediary metabolism because the TCA cycle integrates the oxidation of carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acids with mitochondrial energy production. Changes in aconitase activity can influence citrate utilization, isocitrate formation and downstream metabolic flux. Oxidatively modified ACO2 can also become susceptible to mitochondrial protein quality-control mechanisms, linking aconitase biology with maintenance of mitochondrial protein integrity. An Aconitase 2 Monoclonal Antibody can therefore support research into mitochondrial metabolism, oxidative stress and mechanisms that maintain mitochondrial homeostasis.
Altered ACO2 expression or activity has been investigated in the context of metabolic dysfunction, neurodegenerative processes, cardiovascular biology and cancer metabolism. Its dual importance as a TCA cycle enzyme and oxidation-sensitive mitochondrial protein makes ACO2 useful for examining interactions between cellular metabolism and oxidative damage. NSJ Bioreagents provides clone 4C12D1 for researchers investigating mitochondrial aconitase biology. An ACO2 Antibody 4C12D1 provides a clone-specific tool for studying Aconitase 2 and its relationship to mitochondrial energy metabolism and cellular redox homeostasis.
This ACO2 Antibody is part of our Mitochondria Marker Antibody collection.
Optimal dilution of the ACO2 Antibody 4C12D1 / Aconitase 2 Monoclonal Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Amino acids 561-596 (TSQRLQLLEPFDKWDGKDLEDLQILIKVKGKCTTDH) were used as the immunogen for the ACO2 Antibody 4C12D1.
After reconstitution, the ACO2 Antibody 4C12D1 can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Aconitase 2 antibody, Aconitase-2 antibody, Aconitate hydratase mitochondrial antibody, Mitochondrial aconitase antibody, ACONM antibody
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