Anti-Klk7 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-Klk7 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody reagent for detection of Klk7 (Neutrophil-activating peptide 2). Researchers commonly use anti-Klk7 antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA).

Boster Bio Anti-Klk7 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02739-1. Tested in ELISA, IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with 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: Klk7 (Neutrophil-activating peptide 2). Alternative names: Platelet basic protein; PBP; C-X-C motif chemokine 7; Leukocyte-derived growth factor; LDGF; Macrophage-derived growth factor; MDGF; Small-inducible cytokine B7; PPBP; CTAP3; CXCL7; SCYB7; TGB1; THBGB1; NAP-2
• Antibody format: Polyclonal; Rabbit IgG
• Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Rat
• Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
• Immunogen: E.coli-derived rat Klk7 recombinant protein (Position: K30-N238).
• Molecular weight context: observed 38 kDa, calculated 12252 MW (reported)
• Provided application(s): WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA

These attributes help contextualize how the antibody is commonly selected (host/clonality/isotype/label) and how signals are interpreted across sample types and assay formats.

Biological background

Function: LA-PF4 stimulates DNA synthesis, mitosis, glycolysis, intracellular cAMP accumulation, prostaglandin E2 secretion, and synthesis of hyaluronic acid and sulfated glycosaminoglycan. It also stimulates the formation and secretion of plasminogen activator by human synovial cells. NAP-2 is a ligand for CXCR1 and CXCR2, and NAP-2, NAP-2 (73), NAP-2 (74), NAP-2 (1-66), and most potent NAP-2 (1-63) are chemoattractants and activators for neutrophils. TC-1 and TC-2 are antibacterial proteins, in vitro released from activated platelet alpha-granules. CTAP-III (1-81) is more potent than CTAP-III desensitize chemokine-induced neutrophil activation.

Background: Kallikrein-related peptidase 7 (KLK7) is a serine protease that in humans is encoded by the KLK7 gene. KLK7 is a chymotrypsin-like serine protease of the member of peptidase S1 family. It is synthesized with a signal peptide of 22 amino acids (aa 1-22) and a propeptide region (aa 23-29) that are subsequently cleaved to generate the mature form. Human KLK7 displays about 40 to 60% amino acid homology with other members of the family. It cleaves proteins with aromatic side chains in the P1 position. KLK7 is abundantly expressed in the skin and is also present in the brain, mammary gland, cerebellum, spinal cord, and kidney. Lower levels of expression have been reported in in salivary glands, uterus, thymus, thyroid, placenta, trachea, and testis. Its levels are shown to be up-regulated in ovarian carcinoma, especially late-stage serous carcinoma. Less differentiated tumors of more advanced stage show higher level KLK7 expression. KLK7 activity is inhibited by zinc and copper ions

Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.

Research relevance and current trends

• Quantitative and spatial profiling: expression patterns are increasingly studied across cell states using multiplex imaging and omics-informed validation.
• Isoforms and post-translational modifications: researchers often evaluate how isoform composition and PTMs can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
• Context-aware interpretation: comparative studies commonly include perturbations (stimulation, inhibition, genetic models) to relate target changes to pathway behavior.

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): compare relative target abundance and apparent size shifts (e.g., isoforms/PTMs) across conditions.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): assess distribution across tissue compartments and compare staining patterns between groups.
• Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts after stimulation or differentiation.

Across these uses, researchers typically interpret changes in signal as relative differences between matched sample groups, considering sample preparation and biological context.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Apparent molecular weight can vary due to isoforms, proteolysis, glycosylation, phosphorylation, and sample preparation differences.
• Species reactivity and epitope conservation can influence observed signal patterns, especially in cross-species studies.
• Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype controls where relevant) and, when feasible, genetic or orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, or independent assays) to support interpretation.

For antibody reagents, monoclonal antibodies are often chosen for epitope consistency across lots, while polyclonals may recognize multiple epitopes and can show different background characteristics depending on context.

Customization & Add-ons: Can’t find the antibody you need—or require a custom format for your assay? We can help you source the best match or support custom antibody solutions for diverse research needs, including species and isotype selection, conjugations and labeling (e.g., HRP/AP, biotin, fluorophores), purification grade options (Protein A/G, affinity purified), formulation preferences (buffer selection, carrier-free, glycerol-free), custom concentrations and aliquoting, low-endotoxin options for cell-based work, and application-focused QC/validation support (project dependent). Click Talk to a Scientist to submit a request, email us at support@biohippo.com, or explore our Research Services for additional support—our team will follow up with feasibility details and next steps.