Anti-Histone H2A HIST1H2AB Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody

Overview

This product is an anti-HIST1H2AB antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone DFA-8; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Histone H2A HIST1H2AB Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M16777-2. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.

Key elements and design rationale

• Target: HIST1H2AB (Histone H2A type 1-B/E).
• Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone DFA-8; isotype Rabbit IgG.
• Host: Rabbit.
• Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).

This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.

Biological background

HIST1H2AB (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Core component of nucleosome. Nucleosomes wrap and compact DNA into chromatin, limiting DNA accessibility to the cellular machineries which require DNA as a template. Histones thereby play a central role in transcription regulation, DNA repair, DNA replication and chromosomal stability. DNA accessibility is regulated via a complex set of post-translational modifications of histones, also called histone code, and nucleosome remodeling. Reported cellular localization context: Nucleus. Chromosome. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Widely expressed with highest levels in brain, kidney and muscle. .

Research relevance and current trends

• Research context keywords from the source record include: Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Histones.
• Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
• Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.

Common research applications

• Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
• Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.

Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate HIST1H2AB antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect HIST1H2AB expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect HIST1H2AB in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize HIST1H2AB by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
• Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 37 kDa; calculated MW: 14135 MW).
• Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.

Additional product details (from the source record)

• Molecular weight (observed): 37 kDa
• Cellular localization (provided): Nucleus. Chromosome.
• Tissue details (provided): Widely expressed with highest levels in brain, kidney and muscle. .

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