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| Alternative Names | Nitric oxide synthase, inducible;1.14.13.39;Hepatocyte NOS;HEP-NOS;Inducible NO synthase;Inducible NOS;iNOS;N |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human iNOS, different from the related mouse sequence by five amino acids, and from the related rat sequence by four amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of NOS2 (Nitric oxide synthase, inducible) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-iNOS/NOS2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00368. 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human iNOS, different from the related mouse sequence by five amino acids, and from the related rat sequence by four amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 131 kDa; calculated MW: 131117 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: IHC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Nitric oxide synthase, inducible; Nitric oxide synthase, inducible. Nitric oxide synthase, inducible is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the NOS2 gene. Nitric oxide (NO) is a messenger molecule with diverse functions throughout the body. In the brain and peripheral nervous system, NO displays many properties of a neurotransmitter; it is implicated in neurotoxicity associated with stroke and neurodegenerative diseases, neural regulation of smooth muscle, including peristalsis, and penile erection. Three different NOS isoforms have been identified which fall into two distinct types, constitutive and inducible. The inducible NOS (iNOS) isoform is expressed in a variety of cell types and tissues in response to inflammatory agents and cytokines. The human iNOS (NOS2) gene is approximately 37 kb in length and consists of 26 exons and 25 introns. NOS2-derived NO is a prerequisite for cytokine signaling and function in innate immunity. Functional note: Produces nitric oxide (NO) which is a messenger molecule with diverse functions throughout the body. In macrophages, NO mediates tumoricidal and bactericidal actions. Also has nitrosylase activity and mediates cysteine S-nitrosylation of cytoplasmic target proteins such COX2. As component of the iNOS- S100A8/9 transnitrosylase complex involved in the selective inflammatory stimulus-dependent S-nitrosylation of GAPDH on 'Cys- 247' implicated in regulation of the GAIT complex activity and probably multiple targets including ANXA5, EZR, MSN and VIM. . Reported localization: Nucleus. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in the liver, retina, bone cells and airway epithelial cells of the lung. Not expressed in the platelets.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how NOS2 (Nitric oxide synthase, inducible) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how NOS2 (Nitric oxide synthase, inducible) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how NOS2 (Nitric oxide synthase, inducible) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative NOS2 (Nitric oxide synthase, inducible) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of NOS2 (Nitric oxide synthase, inducible) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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