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| Alternative Names | Kv channel-interacting protein 2;KChIP2 ;A-type potassium channel modulatory protein 2;Cardiac voltage-gated potassium channel modulatory subunit;Potassium channel-interacting protein 2;KCNIP2;KCHIP2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human KChIP2, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of KCNIP2 (Kv channel-interacting protein 2) 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-KChIP2/KCNIP2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9652. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human KChIP2, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 31 kDa; calculated MW: 30907 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, 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
Kv channel-interacting protein 2; Kv channel-interacting protein 2. Kv channel-interacting protein 2 also known as KChIP2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KCNIP2 gene. This gene encodes a member of the family of voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channel-interacting proteins, which belong to the recoverin branch of the EF-hand superfamily. Members of the KCNIP family are small calcium binding proteins. They all have EF-hand-like domains, and differ from each other in the N-terminus. And they are integral subunit components of native Kv4 channel complexes. They may regulate A-type currents, and hence neuronal excitability, in response to changes in intracellular calcium. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variant encoding different isoforms. Functional note: Regulatory subunit of Kv4/D (Shal)-type voltage-gated rapidly inactivating A-type potassium channels. Modulates channel density, inactivation kinetics and rate of recovery from inactivation in a calcium-dependent and isoform-specific manner. In vitro, modulates KCND2/Kv4.2 and KCND3/Kv4.3 currents. Involved in KCND2 and KCND3 trafficking to the cell surface. May be required for the expression of I (To) currents in the heart (By similarity). . Reported localization: Isoform 1: Cell membrane ; Lipid-anchor . Detected on lipid rafts (By similarity). . Expression/tissue context: Expressed in brain. Colocalizes with KCND2 in excitatory neurons including cortical and hippocampal CA1 pyramidal cells. Isoform 3 is expressed in heart and in umbilical vein endothelial cells. Not expressed in fetal heart. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how KCNIP2 (Kv channel-interacting protein 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neuroscience: Researchers commonly examine how KCNIP2 (Kv channel-interacting protein 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neurotransmission: Researchers commonly examine how KCNIP2 (Kv channel-interacting protein 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative KCNIP2 (Kv channel-interacting protein 2) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of KCNIP2 (Kv channel-interacting protein 2) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Contains 1 HMG box DNA-binding domain.
- 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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