Anti-Aqp2 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-Aqp2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody reagent for detection of Aqp2 (Serine/threonine-protein kinase AtPK1/AtPK6). Researchers commonly use anti-Aqp2 antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA).

Boster Bio Anti-Aqp2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00935. Tested in WB, Flow Cytometry, ELISA applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.

Key elements and design rationale

• Target: Aqp2 — Serine/threonine-protein kinase AtPK1/AtPK6 (Serine/threonine-protein kinase AtPK1/AtPK6). Alternative names: 70 kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1 antibody, KS6B1_HUMAN antibody, p70 alpha antibody, P70 beta 1 antibody, p70 ribosomal S6 kinase alpha antibody, p70 ribosomal S6 kinase beta 1 antibody, p70 S6 kinase alpha antibody, P70 S6 Kinase antibody, p70 S6 kinase alpha 1 antibody, p70 S6 kinase alpha 2 antibody, p70 S6K antibody, p70 S6K-alpha antibody, p70 S6KA antibody, p70(S6K) alpha antibody, p70(S6K)-alpha antibody, p70-alpha antibody, p70-S6K 1 antibody, p70-S6K antibody, P70S6K antibody, P70S6K1 antibody, p70S6Kb antibody, PS6K antibody, Ribosomal protein S6 kinase 70kDa polypeptide 1 antibody, Ribosomal protein S6 kinase beta 1 antibody, Ribosomal protein S6 kinase beta-1 antibody, Ribosomal protein S6 kinase I antibody, RPS6KB1 antibody, S6K antibody, S6K-beta-1 antibody, S6K1 antibody, Serine/threonine kinase 14 alpha antibody, Serine/threonine-protein kinase 14A antibody, STK14A antibody
• Antibody format: Polyclonal; IgG
• Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Mouse,Rat
• Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
• Immunogen: E.coli-derived mouse Aqp2 recombinant protein (Position: A102-A271). Mouse Aqp2 shares 87.6% and 98.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat Aqp2, respectively.
• Molecular weight context: observed 26 kDa, calculated 52588 MW (reported)
• Provided application(s): WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA

These attributes help contextualize how the antibody is commonly selected (host/clonality/isotype/label) and how signals are interpreted across sample types and assay formats.

Biological background

Function: Downstream effector of TOR signaling pathway involved in osmotic stress response. Could be involved in the control of plant growth and development. Phosphorylates the ribosomal proteins P14, P16 and S6. Functions as a repressor of cell proliferation and required for maintenance of chromosome stability and ploidy levels through the RBR1-E2F pathway.

Cellular localization: Cytoplasm. Nucleus.

Tissue details: Expressed in all tissues.

Background: AQP2 (Aquaporin 2), also called AQUAPORIN-CD, is found in the apical cell membranes of the kidney's collecting duct principal cells and in intracellular vesicles located throughout the cell. The AQP2 gene is mapped to chromosome 12q13, very close to the site of major intrinsic protein by situ hybridization. The investigators suggested that a defect in the AQP2 gene is the basis of the autosomal form of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. The functional expression and the limited localization suggested that AQP2 is the vasopressin-regulated water channel. Using rat kidney slices and porcine kidney cells stably expressing rat Aqp2, AQP2 trafficking can be stimulated by cAMP-independent pathways that utilize nitric oxide (NO). The NO donors sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and NONOate and the NO synthase substrate L-arginine mimicked the effect of vasopressin (VP), stimulating relocation of Aqp2 from cytoplasmic vesicles to the apical plasma membrane. SNP increased intracellular cGMP rather than cAMP, and exogenous cGMP stimulated AQP2 membrane insertion. Atrial natriuretic factor, which signals via cGMP, also stimulated AQP2 translocation. AQP2 expression in kidney connecting tubules is sufficient for survival and that AQP2 expression in collecting ducts is required to regulate body water balance. The S256L substitution in the cytoplasmic tail of the Aqp2 protein prevented phosphorylation at S256 and the subsequent accumulation of Aqp2 on the apical membrane of the collecting duct principal cells.

Cross reactivity: No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Research relevance and current trends

• Quantitative and spatial profiling: expression patterns are increasingly studied across cell states using multiplex imaging and omics-informed validation.
• Isoforms and post-translational modifications: researchers often evaluate how isoform composition and PTMs can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
• Context-aware interpretation: comparative studies commonly include perturbations (stimulation, inhibition, genetic models) to relate target changes to pathway behavior.

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): compare relative target abundance and apparent size shifts (e.g., isoforms/PTMs) across conditions.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): assess distribution across tissue compartments and compare staining patterns between groups.
• Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts after stimulation or differentiation.

Across these uses, researchers typically interpret changes in signal as relative differences between matched sample groups, considering sample preparation and biological context.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Apparent molecular weight can vary due to isoforms, proteolysis, glycosylation, phosphorylation, and sample preparation differences.
• Species reactivity and epitope conservation can influence observed signal patterns, especially in cross-species studies.
• Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype controls where relevant) and, when feasible, genetic or orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, or independent assays) to support interpretation.

For antibody reagents, monoclonal antibodies are often chosen for epitope consistency across lots, while polyclonals may recognize multiple epitopes and can show different background characteristics depending on context.

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