Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ _x000D_ ZooMAb antibodies represent an entirely new generation of recombinant monoclonal antibodies._x000D_ Each ZooMAb antibody is manufactured using our proprietary recombinant expression system, purified to homogeneity, and precisely dispensed to produce robust and highly reproducible lot-to-lot consistency. Only top-performing clones are released for use by researchers. Each antibody is validated for high specificity and affinity across multiple applications, including its most commonly used application. ZooMAb antibodies are reliably available and ready to ship when you need them._x000D_ Learn more about ZooMAb here._x000D_ Specificity_x000D_ Clone 3M12 is a ZooMAb rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Tyrosine Hydroxylase. It targets an epitope with in 15 amino acids from the N-terminal region._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 15 amino acids from the N-terminal region of rat Tyrosine 3-hydroxylase._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Anti-Tyrosine Hydroxylase, clone 3M12 ZooMAb, Cat. No. ZRB2381, is a recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody that specifically targets Tyrosine 3-hydroxylase and has been tested for use in Immunocytochemistry, Immunfluorescence, Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), and Western Blotting._x000D_ Immunofluorescence Analysis: A 1:10 dilution from a representative lot detected Tyrosine Hydroxylase in mouse brain and rat brain tissue sections._x000D_ Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Tyrosine Hydroxylase in PC12 cells._x000D_ Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Tyrosine Hydroxylase in mouse brain tissue sections._x000D_ Target description_x000D_ Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase (UniProt: P04177; also known as EC: 1.14.62.2, Tyrosine 3-hydroxylase, TH) is encoded by the TH gene (Gene ID: 25085) in rat. Tyrosine hydroxylase acts as a rate-limiting enzyme of catecholamine biosynthesis. It hydroxylates tyrosine to L-DOPA and then L- DOPA is converted to dopamine by aromatic amino acid decarboxylase. Tyrosine hydroxylase requires tetrahydrobiopterin and molecular oxygen to convert tyrosine to DOPA. Its activity is regulated by phosphorylation at four different serine residues by multiple protein kinases. The N-terminal region of tyrosine hydroxylase plays a critical role in controlling its catalytic activity. Its catalytic domain is located in the C-terminal region and binds the substrates and the cofactor. Its activity is inhibited by a feedback mechanism by catecholamines. Dopamine is shown to bind to tyrosine hydroxylase competitively with tetrahydrobiopterin and interacts with the regulatory domain. Tyrosine hydroxylase activity can be modified in the presence of nitric oxide that results in nitration of tyrosine residues. Tyrosine hydroxylase activity and dopamine levels are shown to be significantly lower in the brain of Parkinson s disease subjects. Tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency leads to impaired synthesis of dopamine as well as epinephrine and norepinephrine. This ZooMAb recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Daubner SC et al., (2011). Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 508(1): 1-12)._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS with 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 μL._x000D_ Reconstitution_x000D_ 30 μg/mL after reconstitution at 25 μL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type._x000D_ Storage and Stability_x000D_ Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ ZooMAb is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany