Branched-chain Aminotransferase 1 is also know as BCT1. The gene is highly expressed early in embryogenesis, and during organogenesis its expression is localized to the neural tube, the somites, and the mesonephric tubules. The gene is also expressed in several MYC-based tumors. Lack of the enzyme BCAT1 can cause auxotroph, a kind of auxotrophic mutant in Chinese-hamster ovary cells that lacks the ability to grow if alpha-ketoisovaleric acid, alpha-ketoisocaproic acid, and alpha-keto-beta-methylvaleric acid are substituted for valine, leucine, and isoleucine in the culture medium.

The stated application concentrations are suggested starting amounts.Titration of the BCAT1 antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.

An amino acid sequence from the C-terminus of human BCAT1 (KLASRILSKLTDIQYGR) was used as the immunogen for this BCAT1 antibody.

After reconstitution, the BCAT1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at4oC.For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC.Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.