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| Alternative Names | Cyclin-A2;Cyclin-A;CCNA2;CCN1, CCNA; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Cyclin A2 recombinant protein (Position: A10-K168). Human Cyclin A2 shares 74.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse Cyclin A2. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of CCNA2 (Cyclin-A2) 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-Cyclin A2/CCNA2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9424. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, 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: E.coli-derived human Cyclin A2 recombinant protein (Position: A10-K168). Human Cyclin A2 shares 74.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse Cyclin A2. (reported region: A10-K168).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 55 kDa; calculated MW: 48551 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, 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
Cyclin-A2; Cyclin-A2. Cyclin A2, known as CCNA2, is mapped to 4q27. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the highly conserved cyclin family, whose members are characterized by a dramatic periodicity in protein abundance through the cell cycle. Cyclins function as regulators of CDK kinases. Different cyclins exhibit distinct expression and degradation patterns which contribute to the temporal coordination of each mitotic event. In contrast to cyclin A1, which is present only in germ cells, this cyclin is expressed in all tissues tested. This cyclin binds and activates CDC2 or CDK2 kinases, and thus promotes both cell cycle G1/S and G2/M transitions. And Cyclin A2 is synthesized at the onset of S phase and localizes to the nucleus, where the cyclin A2-CDK2 complex is implicated in the initiation and progression of DNA synthesis. Phosphorylation of CDC6 and MCM4 by the cyclin A2-CDK2 complex prevents re-replication of DNA during the cell cycle. Functional note: Essential for the control of the cell cycle at the G1/S (start) and the G2/M (mitosis) transitions. Reported localization: Nucleus . Cytoplasm . Cytoplasmic when associated with SCAPER. Expression/tissue context: Ubiquitous.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how CCNA2 (Cyclin-A2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how CCNA2 (Cyclin-A2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cell Cycle: Researchers commonly examine how CCNA2 (Cyclin-A2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative CCNA2 (Cyclin-A2) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of CCNA2 (Cyclin-A2) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- 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
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the cyclin family. Cyclin AB subfamily.
- 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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