Anti-BCAT2 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-BCAT2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting BCAT2. Common applications include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Monkey; observed MW: 41 kDa; calculated MW: 44288 MW.

Boster Bio Anti-BCAT2 Antibody catalog # PA1502. Tested in Flow Cytometry, ICC/IF, IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Monkey. 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: BCAT2 — Branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferase, mitochondrial
• Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
• Species reactivity: Human,Monkey
• Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 41 kDa; Calculated: 44288 MW

Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Biological background

Protein function (datasheet): Catalyzes the first reaction in the catabolism of the essential branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. May also function as a transporter of branched chain alpha-keto acids.

Scientific background (datasheet): BCAT2, branched-chain aminotransferase 2, encodes a branched chain aminotransferase found in mitochondria. The encoded protein forms a dimer that catalyzes the first step in the production of the branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. The human BCAT2 gene is mapped to 19q13.

Cellular localization (datasheet): Isoform A: Mitochondrion.

Tissue details (datasheet): Ubiquitous.

Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the class-IV pyridoxal-phosphate-dependent aminotransferase family.

Research relevance and current trends

• Commonly studied in contexts related to Amino Acid Metabolism,Amino Acids,Cancer,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Mitochondrial,Mitochondrial Markers,Mitochondrial Metabolism,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction.
• Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
• Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
• ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
• Immunofluorescence / ICC: Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation/permeabilization compatibility and controls.
• Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
• Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
• Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.

As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.

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