RBKS (RBSK) Antibody (N-term)
Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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Application ![]()
| IHC-P, WB, E |
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Primary Accession | Q9H477 |
Reactivity | Human |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
Calculated MW | 34143 Da |
Antigen Region | 16-46 aa |
Gene ID | 64080 |
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Other Names | Ribokinase, RBKS, RBSK |
Target/Specificity | This RBKS (RBSK) antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 16-46 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human RBKS (RBSK). |
Dilution | WB~~1:1000 IHC-P~~1:50~100 |
Format | Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is prepared by Saturated Ammonium Sulfate (SAS) precipitation followed by dialysis against PBS. |
Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
Precautions | RBKS (RBSK) Antibody (N-term) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
Name | RBKS {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_03215} |
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Synonyms | RBSK |
Function | Catalyzes the phosphorylation of ribose at O-5 in a reaction requiring ATP and magnesium. The resulting D-ribose-5-phosphate can then be used either for sythesis of nucleotides, histidine, and tryptophan, or as a component of the pentose phosphate pathway. |
Cellular Location | Cytoplasm {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P25332, ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_03215}. Nucleus {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P25332, ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_03215} |

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Provided below are standard protocols that you may find useful for product applications.
Background
RBSK belongs to the pfkB family of carbohydrate kinases. It phosphorylates ribose to form ribose-5-phosphate in the presence of ATP and magnesium as a first step in ribose metabolism.
References
Bork, P., et al., Protein Sci. 2(1):31-40 (1993).

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