| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2;Demethylase;DMTase;Methyl-CpG-binding protein MBD2;MBD2; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human MBD2 recombinant protein (Position: W159-A411). Human MBD2 shares 98% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse MBD2. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of MBD2 (Methyl-CpG-binding domain 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-MBD2 Antibody catalog # RP1049. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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: E.coli-derived human MBD2 recombinant protein (Position: W159-A411). Human MBD2 shares 98% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse MBD2. (reported region: W159-A411).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 47 kDa; calculated MW: 43255 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: 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
Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2; Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2. Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MBD2 gene. It is mapped to 18q21.2. Human proteins MECP2, MBD1, MBD2, MBD3, and MBD4 comprise a family of nuclear proteins related by the presence in each of a methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD). Each of these proteins, with the exception of MBD3, is capable of binding specifically to methylated DNA. DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian development. The protein encoded by this gene may function as a mediator of the biological consequences of the methylation signal. It is also reported that this protein functions as a demethylase to activate transcription, as DNA methylation causes gene silencing. Functional note: Binds CpG islands in promoters where the DNA is methylated at position 5 of cytosine within CpG dinucleotides. Binds hemimethylated DNA as well. Recruits histone deacetylases and DNA methyltransferases. Acts as transcriptional repressor and plays a role in gene silencing. Functions as a scaffold protein, targeting GATAD2A and GATAD2B to chromatin to promote repression. May enhance the activation of some unmethylated cAMP-responsive promoters. . Reported localization: Nucleus . Nuclear, in discrete foci. Detected at replication foci in late S phase. Expression/tissue context: Highly expressed in brain, heart, kidney, stomach, testis and placenta. .
Research relevance and current trends
- 2339: Researchers commonly examine how MBD2 (Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling: Researchers commonly examine how MBD2 (Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative MBD2 (Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
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 MBD (methyl-CpG-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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