| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Mitochondrial fission 1 protein; FIS1 homolog; hFis1; Tetratricopeptide repeat protein 11; TPR repeat protein 11; FIS1; TTC11; CGI-135 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Integrin alpha 2/ITGA2 recombinant protein (Position: E285-S1181). |
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Overview
Anti-Integrin alpha 2/ITGA2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for ITGA2 detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human. Commonly used in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ITGA2 (fission, mitochondrial 1); UniProt: P17301
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 165 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-Integrin alpha 2/ITGA2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01933-2.
Biological background
Biological context: Involved in the fragmentation of the mitochondrial network and its perinuclear clustering. Plays a minor role in the recruitment and association of the fission mediator dynamin-related protein 1 (DNM1L) to the mitochondrial surface and mitochondrial fission. Can induce cytochrome c release from the mitochondrion to the cytosol, ultimately leading to apoptosis. Also mediates peroxisomal fission.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Mitochondrion outer membrane. Single-pass membrane protein. Peroxisome membrane., tissue context: Ubiquitous. Expressed in the rod and cone photoreceptors, extending from the tips of the outer segment (OS) through the inner segment (IS) and outer nuclear layer (ONL) and into the synaptic terminals of the outer plexiform layer (ONL). Also detected in the bipolar, horizontal and amacrine cells in the inner nuclear layer (INL), extending to the inner plexiform layer (IPL) and though the ganglion cell layer (GCL) and into the nerve fiber layer (NFL) (at protein level)..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare ITGA2 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of ITGA2 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify ITGA2-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: Integrin alpha-2, or CD49b (cluster of differentiation 49b), is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CD49b gene. This gene encodes the alpha subunit of a transmembrane receptor for collagens and related proteins. The encoded protein forms a heterodimer with a beta subunit and mediates the adhesion of platelets and other cell types to the extracellular matrix. Loss of the encoded protein is associated with bleeding disorder platelet-type 9. Antibodies against this protein are found in several immune disorders, including neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia. This gene is located adjacent to a related alpha subunit gene. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Mitochondrion outer membrane. Single-pass membrane protein. Peroxisome membrane.
- Tissue details: Ubiquitous. Expressed in the rod and cone photoreceptors, extending from the tips of the outer segment (OS) through the inner segment (IS) and outer nuclear layer (ONL) and into the synaptic terminals of the outer plexiform layer (ONL). Also detected in the bipolar, horizontal and amacrine cells in the inner nuclear layer (INL), extending to the inner plexiform layer (IPL) and though the ganglion cell layer (GCL) and into the nerve fiber layer (NFL) (at protein level).
- Research category: Cancer,Developmental Biology,Growth Factors,Growth Factors/Hormones,Organogenesis,Signal Transduction
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