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| Alternative Names | Fibroblast growth factor 9;FGF-9;Glia-activating factor;GAF;Heparin-binding growth factor 9;HBGF-9;FGF9; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human FGF9, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-Fibroblast growth factor 9 FGF9 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting FGF9. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 23 kDa; calculated MW: 23441 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Fibroblast growth factor 9 FGF9 Antibody catalog # PA1453. 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
- Target: FGF9 — Fibroblast growth factor 9
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 23 kDa; Calculated: 23441 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. May have a role in glial cell growth and differentiation during development, gliosis during repair and regeneration of brain tissue after damage, differentiation and survival of neuronal cells, and growth stimulation of glial tumors. .
Scientific background (datasheet): FGF 9, Fibroblast growth factor 9, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FGF9 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. The FGF 9 gene contains 3 exons. By radioactive chromosomal in situ hybridization, the FGF 9 gene is mapped to chromosome 13q11-q12. This protein was isolated as a secreted factor that exhibits a growth-stimulating effect on cultured glial cells. In nervous system, this protein is produced mainly by neurons and may be important for glial cell development. Expression of the mouse homolog of this gene was found to be dependent on Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted.
Tissue details (datasheet): Glial cells.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Angiogenesis,Cardiovascular,Developmental Biology,Growth Factors,Growth Factors/Hormones,Neurogenesis,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Reproduction,Signal Transduction.
- 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.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- 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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