| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Integrin alpha-2;CD49 antigen-like family member B;Collagen receptor;Platelet membrane glycoprotein Ia;GPIa;VLA-2 subunit alpha;CD49b;ITGA2;CD49B; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Integrin alpha 2 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-ITGA2 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone GEB-9; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, IP, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Integrin alpha 2 ITGA2 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M01933. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, IP, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ITGA2 (Integrin alpha-2).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone GEB-9; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
ITGA2 (protein: Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein 2 (Lamp2)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 is a receptor for laminin, collagen, collagen C-propeptides, fibronectin and E-cadherin. It recognizes the proline-hydroxylated sequence G-F-P-G-E-R in collagen. It is responsible for adhesion of platelets and other cells to collagens, modulation of collagen and collagenase gene expression, force generation and organization of newly synthesized extracellular matrix. Reported cellular localization context: Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Widely expressed with highest levels in muscle, heart, placenta and spinal cord.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Cell Adhesion,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Integrins,Metabolism,Metabolism Processes,Pathways and Processes,Response To Hypoxia,Signal Transduction.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts in marker distributions.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich target complexes for downstream immunoblot or interaction analyses.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate ITGA2 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect ITGA2 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect ITGA2 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize ITGA2 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Quantify ITGA2-positive cells by flow cytometry in single-cell suspensions, Enrich ITGA2 by immunoprecipitation from lysates for downstream analysis
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 17 kDa; calculated MW: 129295 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 17 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.
- Tissue details (provided): Widely expressed with highest levels in muscle, heart, placenta and spinal cord.
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