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| Alternative Names | Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 12;Glucose transporter type 12;GLUT-12;SLC2A12;GLUT12, GLUT8; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human GLUT12, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-GLUT12/SLC2A12 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting SLC2A12. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human; observed MW: 55 kDa; calculated MW: 66966 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-GLUT12/SLC2A12 Antibody catalog # PA2167. Tested in 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: SLC2A12 — Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 12
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 55 kDa; Calculated: 66966 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Facilitative glucose transporter. .
Scientific background (datasheet): Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 12, also known as SLC2A12, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SLC2A12 gene. SLC2A12 belongs to a family of transporters that catalyze the uptake of sugars through facilitated diffusion. This family of transporters shows conservation of 12 transmembrane helices as well as functionally significant amino acid residues. By genomic sequence analysis, this gene is mapped to chromosome 6q23.2. SLC2A12 was detected in a perinuclear location in MCF7 cells in the absence of insulin; however, SLC2A12 redistributed to the plasma membrane of MCF7 cells grown continuously in the presence of insulin. This gene acts as facilitative glucose transporter.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Endomembrane system ; Multi- pass membrane protein . Cytoplasm, perinuclear region . Localizes primarily perinuclear region in the absence of insulin.
Tissue details (datasheet): Predominantly expressed in skeletal muscle, heart and prostate, with lower levels in brain, placenta and kidney. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the major facilitator superfamily. Sugar transporter (TC 2.A.1.1) family. Glucose transporter subfamily.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Atherosclerosis,Cancer,Cardiovascular,Diabetes,Diabetes-associated,Energy Metabolism,Energy Transfer Pathways,Heart Disease,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Pathways and Processes,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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