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| Alternative Names | Homeobox protein OTX2;Orthodenticle homolog 2;OTX2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Otx2, identical to the related mouse sequence. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of OTX2 (Homeobox protein OTX2) 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-Otx2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9344. 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: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Otx2, identical to the related mouse sequence.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 32 kDa; calculated MW: 31636 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
Homeobox protein OTX2; Homeobox protein OTX2. OTX2 is also known as CPHD6 or MCOPS5. This gene encodes a member of the bicoid subfamily of homeodomain-containing transcription factors. The encoded protein acts as a transcription factor and plays a role in brain, craniofacial, and sensory organ development. The encoded protein also influences the proliferation and differentiation of dopaminergic neuronal progenitor cells during mitosis. Mutations in this gene cause syndromic microphthalmia 5 (MCOPS5) and combined pituitary hormone deficiency 6 (CPHD6). This gene is also suspected of having an oncogenic role in medulloblastoma. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. Pseudogenes of this gene are known to exist on chromosomes two and nine. Functional note: Probably plays a role in the development of the brain and the sense organs. Can bind to the BCD target sequence (BTS): 5'-TCTAATCCC-3'. Reported localization: Nucleus . Expression/tissue context: Expressed in brain.
Research relevance and current trends
- 2339: Researchers commonly examine how OTX2 (Homeobox protein OTX2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Developmental Biology: Researchers commonly examine how OTX2 (Homeobox protein OTX2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Embryogenesis: Researchers commonly examine how OTX2 (Homeobox protein OTX2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative OTX2 (Homeobox protein OTX2) 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: Belongs to the paired homeobox family. Bicoid subfamily.
- 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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