| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Mucin-6; MUC-6; Gastric mucin-6; MUC6 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human Gastric Mucin recombinant protein (Position: H52-R230). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of MUC6 (DNA repair protein XRCC2) 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-Gastric Mucin/MUC6 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02143. Tested in ELISA, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse. 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 Gastric Mucin recombinant protein (Position: H52-R230). (reported region: H52-R230).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 257 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse
- Applications: ELISA, 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
DNA repair protein XRCC2; mucin 6, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming. Mucin 6, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming, also known as MUC6, is a human gene. This gene encodes a member of the mucin protein family. Mucins are high molecular weight glycoproteins produced by many epithelial tissues. The protein encoded by this gene is secreted and forms an insoluble mucous barrier that protects the gut lumen. The MUC6 gene encodes gastric mucin, a secreted glycoprotein that plays an essential role in epithelial cytoprotection from acid, proteases, pathogenic microorganisms, and mechanical trauma in the gastrointestinal tract. Functional note: May provide a mechanism for modulation of the composition of the protective mucus layer related to acid secretion or the presence of bacteria and noxious agents in the lumen. Plays an important role in the cytoprotection of epithelial surfaces and are used as tumor markers in a variety of cancers. May play a role in epithelial organogenesis. Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in the regenerative zone of gastric antrum, gastric body mucosa and gastric incisura mucosa. Expressed in the deeper mucous glands of gastric antrum. Overexpressed in Helicobacter pylori infected gastric epithelium. Highly expressed in duodenal Brunner's glands, gall bladder, seminal vesicle, pancreatic centroacinar cells and ducts, and periductal glands of the common bile duct.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how MUC6 (DNA repair protein XRCC2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cytoskeleton/ECM: Researchers commonly examine how MUC6 (DNA repair protein XRCC2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- ECM Proteins: Researchers commonly examine how MUC6 (DNA repair protein XRCC2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative MUC6 (DNA repair protein XRCC2) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
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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