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| Alternative Names | T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain;T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2;CD8a;CD8A;MAL; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Arg2 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-ARG2 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 25A60; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human. Reported application contexts include WB, ICC, IF, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Arg2 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02244-1. Tested in WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ARG2 (T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 25A60; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
ARG2 (protein: Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein 2 (Lamp2)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Identifies cytotoxic/suppressor T-cells that interact with MHC class I bearing targets. CD8 is thought to play a role in the process of T-cell mediated killing. CD8 alpha chains binds to class I MHC molecules alpha-3 domains. Reported cellular localization context: Isoform 1: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Expressed at high levels in adult kidney, skeletal and placenta tissues and at very low levels in adult heart, lung and brain tissues. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: DNA/RNA,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,RNA Processing,Splicing.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts in marker distributions.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate ARG2 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect ARG2 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Localize ARG2 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Quantify ARG2-positive cells by flow cytometry in single-cell suspensions
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 39 kDa; calculated MW: 25729 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 39 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Isoform 1: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.
- Tissue details (provided): Expressed at high levels in adult kidney, skeletal and placenta tissues and at very low levels in adult heart, lung and brain tissues. .
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