Anti-IL2RA Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-IL2RA Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting IL2RA. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 65 kDa; calculated MW: 30819 MW.

Boster Bio Anti-IL2RA Antibody catalog # PA1747. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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: IL2RA — Interleukin-2 receptor subunit alpha
• Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
• Species reactivity: Human
• Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 65 kDa; Calculated: 30819 MW

Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Biological background

Protein function (datasheet): Receptor for interleukin-2.

Scientific background (datasheet): IL2RA (Interleukin 2 receptor, alpha), also called IL2R, IL2R, Alpha Chain or CD25, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL2RA gene.The IL2RA gene is mapped on 10p15.1. IL2RA is composed of strand-swapped sushi-like domains, unlike the classical cytokine receptor fold. As a result of this domain swap, IL2RA uses a composite surface to dock into a groove on IL2 that also serves as a binding site for antagonist drugs.Homodimeric alpha chains (IL2RA) result in low-affinity receptor, while homodimeric beta (IL2RB) chains produce a medium-affinity receptor. Normally an integral-membrane protein, soluble IL2RA has been isolated and determined to result from extracellular proteolyisis. Infection by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi causes Chagas disease, characterized by a reduction in the amount of IL2RA expressed on the surface of immune cells. This leads to chronic immune suppression, becoming increasingly severe over the course of many years and ultimately resulting in death if left untreated.

Cellular localization (datasheet): Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.

Tissue details (datasheet): Found as a hybrid receptor with INSR in muscle, heart, kidney, adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, hepatoma, fibroblasts, spleen and placenta (at protein level). Expressed in a variety of tissues. Overexpressed in tumors, including melanomas, cancers of the colon, pancreas prostate and kidney. .

Sequence similarities (datasheet): Contains 2 Sushi (CCP/SCR) domains.

Research relevance and current trends

• Commonly studied in contexts related to Adaptive Immunity,Cytokines,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Interleukins,T Cells.
• 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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