Anti-NTAL/LAT2 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-NTAL/LAT2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting LAT2. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 29 kDa; calculated MW: 26550 MW.

Boster Bio Anti-NTAL/LAT2 Antibody catalog # PA2039. 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

• Target: LAT2 — Linker for activation of T-cells family member 2
• Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
• Species reactivity: Human
• Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 29 kDa; Calculated: 26550 MW

Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Biological background

Protein function (datasheet): Involved in FCER1 (high affinity immunoglobulin epsilon receptor)-mediated signaling in mast cells. May also be involved in BCR (B-cell antigen receptor)-mediated signaling in B-cells and FCGR1 (high affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc receptor I)-mediated signaling in myeloid cells. Couples activation of these receptors and their associated kinases with distal intracellular events through the recruitment of GRB2. .

Scientific background (datasheet): LAT2 (Linker for Activation of T Cells Family, Member 2), also known as LAB or NTAL , is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAT2 gene. By genomic sequence analysis, Doyle et al. (2000) mapped the WBSCR5 gene to chromosome 7q11.23. They noted that the flanking genes are highly conserved between mouse and human. By immunoprecipitation and immunoblot analysis, Brdicka et al. (2002) found that NTAL associated with GRB2, SOS1, and GAB1 after B-cell receptor activation. Janssen et al. (2003) determined that phosphorylation of LAB is likely mediated by SYK upon B-cell receptor stimulation. Binding analysis indicated associations with GRB2, and, inly, with PLCG1 and PLCG2.

Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane ; Single-pass type III membrane protein . Present in lipid rafts.

Tissue details (datasheet): Highly expressed in spleen, peripheral blood lymphocytes, and germinal centers of lymph nodes. Also expressed in placenta, lung, pancreas and small intestine. Present in B- cells, NK cells and monocytes. Absent from T-cells (at protein level). .

Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the peptidase S1 family. Kallikrein subfamily.

Research relevance and current trends

• Commonly studied in contexts related to Amino Acid Metabolism,Amino Acids,Cancer,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Neuroscience,Neurotransmitter,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
• 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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