UGE1 Antibody

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Description

Definition and Target Specificity

The UGE1 antibody is a primary antibody designed to target UDP-glucose 4-epimerase 1 (UGE1), an enzyme catalyzing the reversible interconversion between UDP-glucose/UDP-galactose and UDP-arabinose/UDP-xylose . This enzyme plays a critical role in nucleotide sugar metabolism, particularly in detoxifying D-galactose and regulating carbohydrate biosynthesis in plants and other organisms .

Carbohydrate Metabolism

UGE1 is central to the synthesis of nucleotide sugars, which are precursors for glycoproteins, glycolipids, and cell wall polysaccharides. In plants, it collaborates with other UDP-epimerase isoforms (e.g., UGE2, UGE4) to modulate galactose incorporation into cell wall components like xyloglucan and pectin . Overexpression of UGE1 alters glycome profiles, increasing arabinogalactan and homogalacturonan epitopes while reducing unsubstituted galactan .

Detoxification

UGE1 facilitates the conversion of toxic D-galactose into UDP-galactose, preventing cellular damage in organisms exposed to galactose-rich environments .

Plant Cell Wall Biosynthesis

  • Glycome Profiling: UGE1 antibodies enable detection of glycan modifications in plant cell walls. For example, overexpression of UGE1 in Arabidopsis increases binding of antibodies recognizing 1,5-α-arabinan (LM6) and arabinogalactan epitopes .

  • Mutant Analysis: Antisense interference of UGE1 in Arabidopsis reveals its role in maintaining cell wall integrity and galactose homeostasis .

Cancer and Glycosylation Studies

While direct evidence linking UGE1 to cancer is limited, its role in glycosylation pathways (e.g., N-glycan biosynthesis) makes it a target for studying tumor cell glycoprotein modifications .

Antibody Production and Validation

ParameterDetails
SynonymsUDP-glucose 4-epimerase 1, UDP-L-arabinose 4-epimerase, AtUGE1
Detection MethodsWestern blotting, ELISA, immunoprecipitation
Cross-ReactivityLimited to UGE1; no reported cross-reactivity with other UDP-epimerases

Challenges in Usage

  • Batch Variability: As with primary antibodies, lot-to-lot variations may affect reproducibility .

  • Species Specificity: Primarily validated for plant and yeast systems; human applications require further validation .

Plant Biotechnology

UGE1 antibodies could aid in engineering crops with enhanced cell wall properties (e.g., improved digestibility or stress resistance) .

Disease Modeling

Studies in yeast models suggest UGE1’s role in galactose metabolism could inform therapies for galactosemia or metabolic disorders .

Table 1: Impact of UGE1 Overexpression on Plant Cell Walls

Extract TypeAntibody GroupEffect in UGE1 OE Lines
Water-SolubleRG-I/AG (Arabinogalactan)↑ Binding (LM6, AG-4 antibodies)
Na2CO3-SolublePectic Backbones (JIM5)↑ Homogalacturonan epitopes
4N KOH-SolubleXylan (Xylan-4–Xylan-6)↑ Xylan epitopes in UGE1 OE lines
Source: Glycome profiling of UAfT3/UAfT4 OE plants .

References and Diverse Sources

  1. Primary Antibody Applications: GeneBioSolution

  2. Plant Cell Wall Studies: PMC , Nature

  3. Antibody Specifications: Cusabio, Aalto University

  4. Western Blot Protocols: Nature

Product Specs

Buffer
Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300
Constituents: 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4
Form
Liquid
Lead Time
Made-to-order (14-16 weeks)
Synonyms
UGE1 antibody; At1g12780 antibody; F13K23.3Bifunctional UDP-glucose 4-epimerase and UDP-xylose 4-epimerase 1 antibody; EC 5.1.3.2 antibody; EC 5.1.3.5 antibody; UDP-D-xylose 4-epimerase antibody; UDP-L-arabinose 4-epimerase antibody; UDP-galactose 4-epimerase 1 antibody; UDP-glucose 4-epimerase 1 antibody; AtUGE1 antibody
Target Names
UGE1
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
This antibody targets UDP-glucose 4-epimerase 1 (UGE1), an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible interconversion between UDP-glucose and UDP-galactose, and UDP-arabinose and UDP-xylose. UGE1 plays a crucial role in the detoxification of D-galactose.
Gene References Into Functions
  1. Analysis of the UDP-D-glucose/UDP-D-galactose 4-epimerase isoforms of Arabidopsis thaliana. PMID: 16644739
Database Links

KEGG: ath:AT1G12780

STRING: 3702.AT1G12780.1

UniGene: At.20506

Protein Families
NAD(P)-dependent epimerase/dehydratase family
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasm.
Tissue Specificity
Ubiquitously expressed. Highest expression in stems and roots.

Q&A

What criteria should guide the selection of UGE1 antibody validation assays in pre-clinical studies?

Validation requires a multi-tiered approach:

  • Primary screening: Use ELISA or surface plasmon resonance (SPR) to quantify binding affinity (KDK_D) against the target epitope .

  • Functional validation: Pair in vitro assays (e.g., ADCC/ADCP reporter systems) with ex vivo models (e.g., humanized HLA-A2 transgenic mice engrafted with EGFR^+^ tumors) .

  • Cross-reactivity profiling: Screen against phylogenetically conserved epitopes (e.g., murine EGFR homologs) to identify off-target binding .

Table 1: Assay Selection Matrix for UGE1 Antibody Validation

Assay TypeThroughputRelevance to UGE1Key Limitations
ELISAHighAffinity quantificationNo functional data
SPRMediumKinetic parameters (konk_{on}, koffk_{off})Requires purified antigen
ADCC ReporterLowFc-mediated effector functionDoes not model tumor microenvironment
Humanized MouseVery LowIn vivo efficacy & safetyHigh cost, ethical constraints

How can researchers resolve contradictory data between UGE1 antibody binding affinity and functional potency?

Discrepancies often arise from:

  • Epitope accessibility: Membrane-proximal vs. distal epitopes alter FcγR engagement . Validate using Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) to map spatial epitope orientation.

  • Glycosylation heterogeneity: Use glycoengineered UGE1 variants (e.g., afucosylated IgG1) to isolate the impact of Fc N-linked glycans on ADCC .

  • Ligand-independent signaling: Perform phosphoproteomics on treated cells to detect non-canonical EGFR pathway activation .

What computational strategies optimize UGE1 antibody specificity when targeting conserved epitopes?

A biophysical model-based pipeline is recommended:

  • Mode decomposition: Train machine learning models on phage display data to disentangle binding modes for structurally similar ligands (e.g., EGFR isoforms) .

  • Energy landscape optimization: Minimize EtargetE_{target} while maximizing EofftargetE_{off-target} using:

ΔG=i=1n(Etarget,iEofftarget,i)\Delta G = \sum_{i=1}^{n} (E_{target,i} - E_{off-target,i})
  • In silico saturation mutagenesis: Prioritize CDR-H3 residues with high positional entropy (H>1.2H > 1.2 bits) for site-directed mutagenesis .

Validation workflow:

  • Stage 1: Test cross-reactivity against >50 EGFR family peptides via peptide microarray.

  • Stage 2: Use cryo-EM to resolve antibody-antigen complexes at <4Å resolution.

How to design combination therapies leveraging UGE1 antibody-mediated CD8^+^ T cell recruitment?

Key parameters from humanized mouse models :

  • Dose stratification: Low-dose UGE1 (EC~50~ = 0.1 mg/kg) maximizes CD8^+^ T cell infiltration, while high-dose (>1 mg/kg) induces Fc-dependent tumor lysis.

  • Cytokine engineering: Co-administer IL-15 (10 ng/mL) to enhance T cell survival and granzyme B production by 3.2-fold .

  • Checkpoint inhibitor synergy: Anti-PD-1 antibodies increase tumor regression rates from 42% (monotherapy) to 68% (combination) .

What methodologies address UGE1 antibody aggregation in longitudinal stability studies?

Implement orthogonal analytical techniques:

  • Accelerated stability testing: Incubate at 40°C/75% RH for 4 weeks, monitoring monomer loss via SEC-HPLC.

  • Aggregation hotspot prediction: Use RosettaAntibodyDesign to identify hydrophobic patches (ϕ>0.65\phi > 0.65) in variable domains .

  • Formulation screening: Compare trehalose (5% w/v) vs. arginine glutamate (100 mM) excipients for preventing non-native β-sheet formation .

Should UGE1 antibody engineering prioritize affinity maturation or Fc effector function enhancement?

Evidence-based decision framework:

ScenarioOptimal StrategyRationale
Low antigen density tumorsFc engineering (e.g., G236D/S267E mutations)Improves FcγRIIIa binding by 8×
High intra-tumoral heterogeneityAffinity maturation (KD<100K_D < 100 pM)Overcomes antigenic drift
Immune-cold microenvironmentsIL-15 fusion constructsIncreases CD8^+^ T cell:Treg ratio from 1:1 to 5:1

How to validate computational predictions of UGE1 antibody cross-reactivity in physiologically relevant models?

A tiered experimental cascade:

  • Microfluidics-based avidity testing: Measure off-rate (koffk_{off}) under shear stress (0.5–5 dyn/cm²) .

  • Organoid co-cultures: Quantify bystander killing in EGFR^low^/EGFR^high^ organoid mixtures.

  • Toxicogenomics: Perform RNA-seq on liver organoids to detect off-target gene activation (e.g., FGF21 upregulation >2-fold indicates hepatotoxicity) .

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