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| Alternative Names | Fibroblast growth factor 2; FGF-2; Basic fibroblast growth factor; bFGF; Heparin-binding growth factor 2; HBGF-2; FGF2; FGFB |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human FGF2, which shares 93.3% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat FGF2. |
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Overview
Anti-FGF2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for FGF2 detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Commonly used in WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: FGF2 (fibroblast growth factor 2(basic)); UniProt: P09038
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 18 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-FGF2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00121-3.
Biological background
Biological context: Acts as a ligand for FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3 and FGFR4. Also acts as an integrin ligand which is required for FGF2 signaling. Binds to integrin ITGAV:ITGB3. Plays an important role in the regulation of cell survival, cell division, cell differentiation and cell migration. Functions as a potent mitogen in vitro. Can induce angiogenesis.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Nucleus. Secreted., tissue context: Expressed in granulosa and cumulus cells. Expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells, but not in non- cancerous liver tissue..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare FGF2 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of FGF2 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Assess subcellular localization patterns and co-localization with compartment markers in cultured cells.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify FGF2-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: FGF2 has been implicated in a multitude of physiologic and pathologic processes, including limb development, angiogenesis, wound healing, and tumor growth. Human FGF2 shares 96% and 97% amino acid sequence homology with mouse and rat respectively. FGF2 belongs to the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) exhibit widespread mitogenic and neurotrophic activities. Nine members of the family are currently known, and FGF-1 and FGF-2 are present in relatively high levels in CNS. FGF-2 is expressed by at low levels in many tissues and cell types and reaches high concentrations in brain and pituitary.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Nucleus. Secreted.
- Tissue details: Expressed in granulosa and cumulus cells. Expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells, but not in non- cancerous liver tissue.
- Research category: Angiogenesis,Cancer,Cardiovascular,Developmental Biology,Growth Factors,Growth Factors/Hormones,Invasion/Microenvironment,Neural Stem Cells,Neurogenesis,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Organogenesis,Signal Transduction,Stem Cells
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