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| Alternative Names | Growth/differentiation factor 11;GDF-11;Bone morphogenetic protein 11;BMP-11;GDF11;BMP11; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human BMP11 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-GDF11 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone AOAG-7; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-BMP11 GDF11 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02355. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GDF11 (Growth/differentiation factor 11).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone AOAG-7; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Rat (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
GDF11 (protein: Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein 2 (Lamp2)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Secreted signal that acts globally to specify positional identity along the anterior/posterior axis during development. Play critical roles in patterning both mesodermal and neural tissues and in establishing the skeletal pattern. Reported cellular localization context: Secreted . Tissue expression notes (as provided): Highly expressed in the thymus and low in lymph nodes and spleen. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cell Biology,Cell Cycle,Cell Differentiation,Growth Factors/Hormones,Neurogenesis,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Signal Transduction.
- 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.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate GDF11 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect GDF11 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect GDF11 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize GDF11 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells
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: 45 kDa; calculated MW: 45091 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): 45 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Secreted .
- Tissue details (provided): Highly expressed in the thymus and low in lymph nodes and spleen. .
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