| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | T-complex protein 1 subunit gamma; TCP-1-gamma; CCT-gamma; hTRiC5; CCT3; CCTG; TRIC5 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human NDFIP2 recombinant protein (Position: M16-L336). |
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Overview
Anti-NDFIP2 Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 10D6D7) is an antibody reagent for detection of NDFIP2 (chaperonin containing TCP1 subunit 3). Researchers commonly use anti-NDFIP2 antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow, ELISA).
Boster Bio Anti-NDFIP2 Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 10D6D7) catalog # M08384. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, 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
- Target: NDFIP2 (chaperonin containing TCP1 subunit 3). Alternative names: T-complex protein 1 subunit gamma; TCP-1-gamma; CCT-gamma; hTRiC5; CCT3; CCTG; TRIC5
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 10D6D7; Mouse IgG2b
- Species context: Host: Mouse, Reactivity: Human
- Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
- Immunogen: E.coli-derived human NDFIP2 recombinant protein (Position: M16-L336).
- Molecular weight context: observed 39 kDa (reported)
- Provided application(s): WB, IHC, IF, ICC, 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: Molecular chaperone; assists the folding of proteins upon ATP hydrolysis. As part of the BBS/CCT complex may play a role in the assembly of BBSome, a complex involved in ciliogenesis regulating transports vesicles to the cilia. Known to play a role, in vitro, in the folding of actin and tubulin.
Cellular localization: Cytoplasm.
Tissue details: Ubiquitously expressed with highest levels in spleen, thymus and immature brain.
Background: NEDD4 family-interacting protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NDFIP2 gene. The NEDD4 family-interacting protein 1 (NDFIP1) belongs to a small group of evolutionarily conserved proteins with three transmembrane domains and is an integral Golgi membrane protein. It is a potential target for ubiquitination by the Nedd4 family of proteins. NDFIP1 is strongly expressed in surviving neurons following acute cortical brain injury, and overexpression in cultured cortical neurons increased survival following growth factor starvation, suggesting that NDFIP1 may play a role in neuronal survival. NDFIP1 and the related protein NDFIP2 are thought to interact with and regulate multiple components of the EGF and PTEN/Akt signaling pathways. Recent studies suggest that NDFIP1 may also play a role in Th17 differentiation by limiting the production of proinflammatory cytokines.
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.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization with compartment markers.
- 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.
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