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| Alternative Names | Hyaluronidase-2;Hyal-2;3.2.1.35;Hyaluronoglucosaminidase-2;Lung carcinoma protein 2;LuCa-2;HYAL2;LUCA2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human HYAL2, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by three amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-Hyaluronidase-2 HYAL2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting HYAL2. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 54 kDa; calculated MW: 53860 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Hyaluronidase-2 HYAL2 Antibody catalog # PA1817. 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: HYAL2 — Hyaluronidase-2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 54 kDa; Calculated: 53860 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Hydrolyzes high molecular weight hyaluronic acid to produce an intermediate-sized product which is further hydrolyzed by sperm hyaluronidase to give small oligosaccharides. Displays very low levels of activity. Associates with and negatively regulates MST1R. .
Scientific background (datasheet): HYAL2 (hyaluronoglucosaminidase 2) also known as hyaluronidase 2, LuCa-2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the HYAL2 gene. HYAL2 cDNAs encode a preprotein with an N-terminal signal peptide. Northern blot analysis indicated that HYAL2 was expressed in all human tissues tested except adult brain, and Western blot analysis detected Hyal2protein in all mouse tissues examined except adult brain. The HYAL2 gene is mapped on 3p21.31. HYAL2 is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored protein on the cell surface and serves as a receptor for entry into the cell of the jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus (JSRV). The findings of Rai et al. (2001) that HYAL2 is a GPI-anchored protein on the cell surface showed that GFP would likely be cleaved from HYAL2 during GPI addition, leaving HYAL2 on the cell surface and resulting in GFP transit to the lysosome for degradation.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane ; Lipid-anchor, GPI-anchor .
Tissue details (datasheet): Widely expressed. No expression detected in adult brain. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 56 family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Cytoskeleton/ECM,ECM Enzymes,Extracellular Matrix,Invasion/Microenvironment,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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