AHR Antibody

Overview

AHR Antibody is a research-use-only Rabbit polyclonal (rabbit origin) Rabbit IgG directed against AHR. It is supplied for interpretation-focused detection and comparative profiling in WB.

Key elements and design rationale

• Target context: This antibody is raised against Amino acids DNKNNDLYNIMRNLGIDFEDIRSMQNEE of mouse AHR were used as the immunogen for the AHR antibody.. Epitope context matters because isoforms, processing, and post-translational modifications can change what is accessible in a given assay.
• Format: Antigen affinity purified. Format influences background and compatibility with different detection chemistries; conjugated formats (when present) can simplify multiplexing and reduce reliance on secondary reagents.
• Species reactivity: Mouse, Rat. Cross-species performance can vary with sequence divergence and epitope conservation, so interpretation should be anchored with appropriate biological controls.
• Applications: WB. These indicate assay contexts where the antibody is commonly applied; actual performance depends on sample type and processing.
• Limitations: This AHR antibody is available for research use only.. Consider these constraints when selecting controls and when comparing results across sample matrices.

Polyclonal reagents can differ in how they recognize epitope features. Monoclonal antibodies often provide more consistent epitope targeting across lots, while polyclonal preparations may broaden recognition across related epitope variants.

Biological background

AHR refers to the gene/protein target stated in the product record. Protein targets can exhibit context-dependent expression, regulated turnover, isoform diversity, and post-translational modifications that affect apparent molecular weight and epitope accessibility. For curated functional annotation, sequence features, and expression context, consult UniProtKB P30561, Ensembl, and Human Protein Atlas.

Research relevance and current trends

• Integrating antibody-based detection with single-cell and spatial atlasing efforts to connect RNA programs with protein-level abundance and localization in defined cell states.
• Expanding multiplexed imaging and high-content screening, where reagent specificity, cross-reactivity risk, and channel design (including direct conjugates) become central to interpretation.
• Growing emphasis on reproducibility and application-specific validation frameworks (e.g., genetic perturbation controls, orthogonal measurements, and independent antibody strategies) when drawing mechanistic conclusions.

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): commonly used to compare relative abundance/size (e.g., band intensity or mobility shifts) between conditions.

Interpretation typically focuses on relative differences (presence/absence, fold-changes, compartment shifts, or population-level shifts) rather than absolute quantitation. When signal changes are observed, they may reflect altered expression, altered localization/trafficking, changes in modification state, or differences in sample composition; orthogonal readouts and appropriate controls help distinguish these possibilities.

Application details (record-specific): Western blot: 0.1-0.5ug/ml

Application notes (record-specific): Optimal dilution of the AHR antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Product description (record-specific): AHR (aryl hydrocarbon receptor), also called bHLHe76, is a member of the family of basic helix-loop-helix transcription factors. AhR is a cytosolic transcription factor that is normally inactive, bound to several co-chaperones. The AHR gene is mapped on 7p21.1. Estrogenic actions of AHR agonists were detected in wildtype ovariectomized mouse uteri, but were absent in Ahr -/- or Er-alpha -/- ovariectomized mice. Complex assembly and ubiquitin ligase activity of CUL4B (AHR) in vitro and in vivo are dependent on the AHR ligand. In the CUL4B (AHR) complex, ligand-activated AHR acts as a substrate-specific adaptor component that targets sex steroid receptors for degradation. Cd4-positive cells from mice lacking Ahr developed Th17 responses but failed to produce Il22 and did not show enhanced Th17 development. Activation of Ahr during induction of EAE accelerated disease onset and increased pathology in wildtype mice, but not in Ahr -/- mice. The TDO-AHR pathway is active in human brain tumors and is associated with malignant progression and poor survival. Ahr activity within ROR-gamma-t-positive ILC could be induced by dietary ligands such as those contained in vegetables of the family Brassicaceae.
• Potential confounders: isoforms, proteolytic processing, and PTMs can change epitope presentation and apparent size; fixation/denaturation state can also expose or mask epitopes. Species differences near the epitope may affect cross-reactivity.
• Control concepts: include genetic perturbation (KO/KD) or overexpression comparisons, orthogonal measurement (e.g., transcript or proteomics), and independent antibody/epitope strategies. For conjugated reagents, include staining-only/background controls appropriate to the detection chemistry.

Immunogen/epitope context is described as: Amino acids DNKNNDLYNIMRNLGIDFEDIRSMQNEE of mouse AHR were used as the immunogen for the AHR antibody.. Monoclonal and polyclonal formats differ in epitope breadth; this can influence sensitivity to sequence variants, isoforms, or PTM-dependent recognition.

• Datasheet (AHR-ANTIBODY-R32060)

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