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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human FAM40B/STRIP2 recombinant protein (Position: H173-Q507). Human STRIP2 shares 96.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse STRIP2. |
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Overview
Anti-FAM40B/STRIP2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting STRIP2. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 100 kDa; calculated MW: 95 kDa.
Boster Bio Anti-FAM40B/STRIP2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A12139. Tested in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA 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
- Target: STRIP2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 100 kDa; Calculated: 95 kDa
Biological background
Scientific background (datasheet): The STRIP2 gene encodes a protein known as striatin-interacting protein 2, which interacts with striatin, a scaffolding protein involved in diverse cellular processes such as signaling, cell adhesion, and transcriptional regulation. STRIP2 is implicated in cardiac development and function, where it modulates cardiac hypertrophy, contractility, and arrhythmogenesis. Additionally, it plays roles in neuronal development and synaptic plasticity in the brain. Dysregulation of STRIP2 expression or function has been associated with various cardiovascular disorders, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying STRIP2 function is essential for understanding its physiological roles in cardiac and neural tissues and its potential implications for disease pathology and therapeutic targeting.
Research relevance and current trends
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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