PFKFB (6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase) is a bifunctional enzyme, having both kinase and phosphatase activities residing on the same enzyme subunit but having distinct active sites. PFKFB regulates the steady-state concentration of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate, a potent activator of a key regulatory enzyme of glycolysis, phosphofructokinase. To date, four PFKFB isozymes (PFKFB 1-4) have been described, which show differences in their tissue distribution and kinetic properties in response to allosteric effectors and hormonal signals. Among the PFKFBs PFKFB3 has the highest kinase:phosphatase ratio, in part because it lacks the characteristic serine phosphorylation site near the N-terminal that down-modulates kinase activity. PFKFB3 was first described in the rapidly growing placenta. The glucolitic rate in placenta is accelerated by anoxia and by maternal diabetes. Cancer cells maintain a high glycolytic rate even in the presence of oxygen, a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect. The glycolytic rate in the placenta, another fast-growing tissue, is accelerated by anoxia and by maternal diabetes. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. AA Sequence: MPLELTQSRVQKIWVPVDHRPSLPRSCGPKLTNSPTVIVMVGLPARGKTYISKKLTRYLNWIGVPTKVFNVGEYRREAVKQYSSYNFFRPDNEEAMKVRKQCALAALRDVKSYLAKEGGQIAVFDATNTTRERRHMILHFAKENDFKAFFIESVCDDPTVVASNIMEVKISSPDYKDCNSAEAMDDFMKRISCYEASYQPLDPDKCDRDLSLIKVIDVGRRFLVNRVQDHIQSRIVYYLMNIHVQPRTIYLCRHGENEHNLQGRIGGDSGLSSRGKKFASALSKFVEEQNLKDLRVWTSQLKSTIQTAEALRLPYEQWKALNEIDAGVCEELTYEEIRDTYPEEYALREQDKYYYRYPTGESYQDLVQRLEPVIMELERQENVLVICHQAVLRCLLAYFLDKSAEEMPYLKCPLHTVLKLTPVAYGCRVESIYLNVESVCTHRERSEDAKKGPNPLMRRNSVTPLASPEPTKKPRINSFEEHVASTSAALPSCLPPEVPTQLPGQNMKGSRSSADSSRKH Storage and Stability: Store product at 4C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: APC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.
