Anti-Epigen/EPGN Antibody Picoband®

Overview

This antibody is intended for detection of EPGN 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-Epigen/EPGN Antibody Picoband® catalog # A10011-1. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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 Epigen recombinant protein (Position: A23-K110). Human Epigen shares 85.7% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse Epigen. (reported region: A23-K110).
• Molecular weight context: reported MW: 17 kDa; calculated MW: 17091 MW
• Reactivity: Human,Rat
• Applications: 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

Epigen. Epigen, also known as epithelial mitogen, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EPGN gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the epidermal growth factor family. Members of this family are ligands for the epidermal growth factor receptor and play a role in cell survival, proliferation and migration. This protein has been reported to have high mitogenic activity but low affinity for its receptor. Expression of this transcript and protein have been reported in cancer specimens of the breast, bladder, and prostate. Functional note: Promotes the growth of epithelial cells. May stimulate the phosphorylation of EGFR and mitogen-activated protein kinases. . Reported localization: Isoform 1: Membrane ; Single- pass type I membrane protein .

Research relevance and current trends

• Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how EPGN relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
• Growth Factors: Researchers commonly examine how EPGN relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
• Growth Factors/Hormones: Researchers commonly examine how EPGN relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.

Common research applications

• Western blotting: compare relative EPGN levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.

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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