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| Alternative Names | Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-like 2;IRAK-2;IRAK2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human IRAK2, different from the related rat sequence by one amino acid, and from the related mouse sequence by three amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-IRAK2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting IRAK2. Common applications include WB, IHC, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human; observed MW: 60 kDa; calculated MW: 69433 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-IRAK2 Antibody catalog # PA2236. Tested in IHC, ICC, 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: IRAK2 — Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-like 2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 60 kDa; Calculated: 69433 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Binds to the IL-1 type I receptor following IL-1 engagement, triggering intracellular signaling cascades leading to transcriptional up-regulation and mRNA stabilization. .
Scientific background (datasheet): Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-like 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the IRAK2 gene. This gene is mapped to 3p25.3. IRAK2 encodes the interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 2, one of two putative serine/threonine kinases that become associated with the interleukin-1 receptor (IL1R) upon stimulation. IRAK2 is reported to participate in the IL1-induced upregulation of NF-kappaB. It binds to the IL-1 type I receptor following IL-1 engagement, triggering intracellular signaling cascades leading to transcriptional up-regulation and mRNA stabilization.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Nucleus. Cytoplasm . Cytoplasm, perinuclear region. Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton. Cell membrane; Multi- pass membrane protein. Basolateral cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Early endosome. Recycling endosome. Golgi apparatus membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Golgi apparatus, trans-Golgi network. Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cell projection, dendrite . Cell projection, dendritic spine membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Cell projection, axon . Cell junction, synapse, postsynaptic cell membrane, postsynaptic density . Mitochondrion membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Colocalized with BSN to the active zone of presynaptic density. Colocalized with DLG4/PSD95 and neurabin-2 PPP1R9B in neuronal synaptosomes (By similarity). Endocytosed in a agonist- and arrestin-independent manner. Colocalized with RAMP3 and clathrin-coated pits at the plasma membrane. Colocalized with transferrin receptor at the plasma membrane and perinuclear region. Accumulated and colocalized with RAB11 proteins in recycling endosomes and trans-Golgi network (TGN), but does neither recycle back to the cell surface nor traffics to late endosome or lysosome. Colocalized with calnexin in the endoplasmic reticulum. Traffics to intracellular sites via cytokeratin intermediate filaments like KRT7 and KRT8 after constitutive endocytosis in epithelial cells. Colocalized with EGFR in the nucleus of agonist-induced cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF). .
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed in spleen, thymus, prostate, lung, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, pancreas and peripheral blood leukocytes. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase family. Pelle subfamily.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cytokines,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Interleukins,Protein Phosphorylation,Ser/Thr Kinases,Signal Transduction,TLR Signaling.
- 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.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation/permeabilization compatibility and controls.
- 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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