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| Alternative Names | Cofilin-2;Cofilin, muscle isoform;CFL2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Cofilin 2, identical to the related mouse sequence. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of CFL2 (Cofilin-2) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Cofilin 2/CFL2 Antibody catalog # RP1107. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Cofilin 2, identical to the related mouse sequence.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 26 kDa; calculated MW: 18737 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, ICC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Cofilin-2; Cofilin-2. Cofilin 2 (muscle), also known as CFL2, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CFL2 gene. It is mapped to 14q12. This gene encodes an intracellular protein that is involved in the regulation of actin-filament dynamics. And this protein is a major component of intranuclear and cytoplasmic actin rods. It can bind G- and F-actin in a 1:1 ratio of cofilin to actin, and it reversibly controls actin polymerization and depolymerization in a pH-dependent manner. Mutations in this gene cause nemaline myopathy type 7, a form of congenital myopathy. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Functional note: Controls reversibly actin polymerization and depolymerization in a pH-sensitive manner. Its F-actin depolymerization activity is regulated by association with CSPR3 (PubMed:19752190). It has the ability to bind G- and F-actin in a 1:1 ratio of cofilin to actin. It is the major component of intranuclear and cytoplasmic actin rods. Required for muscle maintenance. May play a role during the exchange of alpha-actin forms during the early postnatal remodeling of the sarcomere (By similarity). . Reported localization: Nucleus matrix . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton . Colocalizes with CSPR3 in the Z line of sarcomeres. . Expression/tissue context: Isoform CFL2b is expressed predominantly in skeletal muscle and heart. Isoform CFL2a is expressed in various tissues.
Research relevance and current trends
- Actin Binding Proteins: Researchers commonly examine how CFL2 (Cofilin-2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Actin: Researchers commonly examine how CFL2 (Cofilin-2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- etc.: Researchers commonly examine how CFL2 (Cofilin-2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative CFL2 (Cofilin-2) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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