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| Alternative Names | Flotillin-2;Epidermal surface antigen;ESA;Membrane component chromosome 17 surface marker 1;FLOT2;ESA1, M17S1; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Flotillin 2 recombinant protein (Position: K169-K344). Human Flotillin 2 shares 100% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat Flotillin 2. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of FLOT2 (Flotillin-2) 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-Flotillin 2/FLOT2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9623. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, IHC-F, ICC, 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 Flotillin 2 recombinant protein (Position: K169-K344). Human Flotillin 2 shares 100% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat Flotillin 2. (reported region: K169-K344).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 47-50 kDa; calculated MW: 47064 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, IHC-F, ICC, 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
Flotillin-2; Flotillin-2. FLOT2 (Flotillin 2), also known as ESA1 or M17S1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FLOT2 gene. Schroeder et al. (1991) isolated a cDNA for an epidermal surface antigen believed to be involved in epidermal cell adhesion. By analysis of a somatic cell hybrid panel and in situ hybridization using the ESA cDNA, the gene was mapped to 17q11-q12 in the region containing the NF1 gene. Bickel et al. (1997) found that mouse Flot2 consistently copurifies with Flot1 and with caveolin-1 in the purification of caveolin-rich membranes. Using a quantitative proteomic analysis of cultured mouse neuronal stem cells, Li et al. (2012) found that palmitoylation and oligomerization of flotillin-2 was abolished in homozygous Dhhc5 mutant neuronal stem cells. The absolute amount of flotillin-2 was not changed in Dhhc5 mutant neurons. Functional note: May act as a scaffolding protein within caveolar membranes, functionally participating in formation of caveolae or caveolae-like vesicles. May be involved in epidermal cell adhesion and epidermal structure and function. Reported localization: Cell membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein . Membrane, caveola ; Peripheral membrane protein . Endosome . Membrane-associated protein of caveolae. Expression/tissue context: In skin, expressed in epidermis and epidermal appendages but not in dermis. Expressed in all layers of the epidermis except the basal layer. In hair follicles, expressed in the suprabasal layer but not the basal layer. Also expressed in melanoma and carcinoma cell lines, fibroblasts and foreskin melanocytes.
Research relevance and current trends
- Adapters: Researchers commonly examine how FLOT2 (Flotillin-2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Coat Proteins: Researchers commonly examine how FLOT2 (Flotillin-2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neuroscience: Researchers commonly examine how FLOT2 (Flotillin-2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative FLOT2 (Flotillin-2) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of FLOT2 (Flotillin-2) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Contains 1 HMG box DNA-binding domain.
- 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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