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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human MTCH2 recombinant protein (Position: M1-I303). Human MTCH2 shares 93.7% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse MTCH2. |
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Overview
Anti-MTCH2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting MTCH2. Common applications include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, IP, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: IgG; reactivity: Human,Rat; observed MW: 33 kDa; calculated MW: 33 kDa.
Boster Bio Anti-MTCH2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A05288-1. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, IP, Flow Cytometry, ELISA applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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: MTCH2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 33 kDa; Calculated: 33 kDa
Biological background
Scientific background (datasheet): Mitochondrial carrier homolog 2 also known as MTCH2 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the MTCH2 gene. This gene encodes a member of the SLC25 family of nuclear-encoded transporters that are localized in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Members of this superfamily are involved in many metabolic pathways and cell functions. Genome-wide association studies in human have identified single-nucleotide polymorphisms in several loci associated with obesity. This gene is one such locus, which is highly expressed in white adipose tissue and adipocytes, and thought to play a regulatory role in adipocyte differentiation and biology. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. A recent study showed this gene to be an authentic stop codon readthrough target that can produce two isoforms from the same mRNA by use of alternative in-frame translation termination codons.
Research relevance and current trends
- 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.
- 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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