Anti-KCNJ16 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-KCNJ16 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for KCNJ16 detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human,Monkey. Commonly used in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.

Key elements and design rationale

• Target: KCNJ16 (interleukin 17B); UniProt: Q9NPI9
• Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
• Molecular weight: 48 kDa
• Applications: WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA

Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-KCNJ16 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A10858-3.

Biological background

Biological context: Stimulates the release of tumor necrosis factor alpha and IL-1-beta from the monocytic cell line THP-1. .

Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Secreted., tissue context: Expressed in adult pancreas, small intestine, stomach, spinal cord and testis. Less pronounced expression in prostate, colon mucosal lining, and ovary..

Common research applications

• Western blotting (WB): Compare KCNJ16 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of KCNJ16 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
• Flow cytometry: Quantify KCNJ16-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: Potassium inwardly-rectifying channel, subfamily J, member 16 (KCNJ16) is a human gene encoding the Kir5.1 protein. Potassium channels are present in most mammalian cells, where they participate in a wide range of physiologic responses. The protein encoded by this gene is an integral membrane protein and inward-rectifier type potassium channel. The encoded protein, which tends to allow potassium to flow into rather than out of a cell, can form heterodimers with two other inward-rectifier type potassium channels. It may function in fluid and pH balance regulation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene.
• Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
• Cellular localization: Secreted.
• Tissue details: Expressed in adult pancreas, small intestine, stomach, spinal cord and testis. Less pronounced expression in prostate, colon mucosal lining, and ovary.
• Research category: Cytokines,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Interleukins

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