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| Alternative Names | CB2, CNR2 |
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Overview
Anti-Human Cannabinoid Receptor 2 (extracellular) Antibody is an antibody targeting CB2, CNR2 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IC, IF, IFC, LCI, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CB2, CNR2 (also reported as CB2, CNR2).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Extracellular, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Canis, bovine - 10/14 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human.
- Specificity statement (as provided): Not recommended to use with rat and mouse samples..
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
Cannabinoids have been used as pain relievers in Eastern medicine for many years.1 To date, two specific cannabinoid receptors have been identified: cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2).2 The cannabinoid receptors can be distinguished by their amino acid sequence, signaling mechanisms and tissue distribution.2 Both receptors belong to the G-protein coupled receptor superfamily and are coupled to Gi/0 G protein.2,3The CB2 is highly expressed in cells of the immune system such as macrophages, lymphocytes natural killer cells and mast cells but has also been shown to be expressed, by both, in situ-hybridization and in immunohistochemistry, in spleen, thymus, and pancreas.1,2,4 CB2 expression in brain is still much less characterized than that of CB1. Recently, it was demonstrated that CB2 is expressed in the brain and might have a role in controlling fundamental processes such as proliferation and survival of neural cells.5,6Overexpression of CB2 was reported in several cancers such as prostate, glioma and acute myeloid leukemias.7-9 In human astrocytoma a direct relation between CB2 expression and tumor malignancy was demonstrated.8 Activation of CB2R in vivo by its agonist JWH-133, completely blocked cell growth.8 In C6 glioma, it was shown that activation of the CB2 by JWH-133 resulted in internalization of only the CB2 and not CB1 leading to apoptosis of the cells. This may well be a new approach for the treatment of glioma.
Research relevance and current trends
- Mapping receptor/channel localization across neuronal subtypes and subcellular compartments.
- Linking trafficking or surface expression changes to activity-dependent signaling and plasticity.
- Using KO/KD or blocking-peptide concepts to strengthen antibody-based target assignment.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
- Flow cytometry (direct/indirect): quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression across subsets.
- Live cell imaging (LCI): support extracellular-epitope detection on non-permeabilized cells when appropriate.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-CR003.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-CR003; Negative control: BLP-CR003.
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