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| Alternative Names | Decorin;Bone proteoglycan II;PG-S2;PG40;DCN;SLRR1B; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Decorin recombinant protein (Position: D31-K359). Human Decorin shares 80% and 77% amino acid (aa) sequences identity with mouse and rat Decorin, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of DCN (Decorin) 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-Decorin/DCN Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9174. Tested in IHC, 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 Decorin recombinant protein (Position: D31-K359). Human Decorin shares 80% and 77% amino acid (aa) sequences identity with mouse and rat Decorin, respectively. (reported region: D31-K359).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 40-50 kDa, 80-140 kDa.; calculated MW: 39747 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IHC, 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
Decorin; Decorin. Decorin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DCN gene. This gene is mapped to 12q21.3. It belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family and consists of a protein core containing leucine repeats with a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chain consisting of either chondroitin sulfate (CS) or dermatan sulfate (DS). Decorin is a small cellular or pericellular matrix proteoglycan and is closely related in structure to biglycan protein. This protein is a component of connective tissue, binds to type I collagen fibrils, and plays a role in matrix assembly. And it also may play a role in epithelial/mesenchymal interactions during organ development and shaping. Decorin has been shown to have anti-tumorigenic properties in an experimental murine tumor model and is capable of suppressing the growth of various tumor cell lines. Functional note: May affect the rate of fibrils formation. Reported localization: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix. Expression/tissue context: Expressed at low levels in the lung, kidney and spleen.
Research relevance and current trends
- Collagen: Researchers commonly examine how DCN (Decorin) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cytoskeleton/ECM: Researchers commonly examine how DCN (Decorin) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- ECM Proteins: Researchers commonly examine how DCN (Decorin) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative DCN (Decorin) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of DCN (Decorin) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
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 small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRP class I 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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