Question: is gapdh a housekeeping gene?
Answer: GAPDH - A "housekeeping" gene with diverse functions in cellular homeostasis. Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) is a well-known housekeeping gene with functions in glycolysis. Many biologists are familiar with the gene and use GAPDH antibodies for a loading control when performing western blots.