HepG2 cells were subjected to SDS PAGE followed by western blot with FNab09238(UGDH antibody) at dilution of 1:1000
Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded human liver cancer using FNab09238(UGDH antibody) at dilution of 1:100
Immunofluorescence analysis of HeLa cells using FNab09238(UGDH antibody). Blue: DAPI for nuclear staining.
Background
The protein encoded by this gene converts UDP-glucose to UDP-glucuronate and thereby participates in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans such as hyaluronan, chondroitin sulfate, and heparan sulfate. These glycosylated compounds are common components of the extracellular matrix and likely play roles in signal transduction, cell migration, and cancer growth and metastasis. The expression of this gene is up-regulated by transforming growth factor beta and down-regulated by hypoxia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.