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| Alternative Names | Toll-like receptor 5;Toll/interleukin-1 receptor-like protein 3;TLR5;TIL3; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human COMT |
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Overview
This product is an anti-COMT antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 20C06; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-COMT Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M00464-2. Tested in WB, IHC applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: COMT (Toll-like receptor 5).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 20C06; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,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
COMT (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD4) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Participates in the innate immune response to microbial agents. Mediates detection of bacterial flagellins. Acts via MYD88 and TRAF6, leading to NF-kappa-B activation, cytokine secretion and the inflammatory response. . Reported cellular localization context: Membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Tissue expression notes (as provided): Highly expressed in ovary and in peripheral blood leukocytes, especially in monocytes, less in CD11c+ immature dendritic cells. Also detected in prostate and testis.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Immunoglobulins,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Macrophage/Inflammation,Receptors,TLR Signaling.
- 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.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate COMT antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect COMT expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect COMT in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry
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: 24 kDa, 29 kDa; calculated MW: 97834 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): 24 kDa, 29 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein .
- Tissue details (provided): Highly expressed in ovary and in peripheral blood leukocytes, especially in monocytes, less in CD11c+ immature dendritic cells. Also detected in prostate and testis.
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