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| Alternative Names | Purinergic receptor P2X7, P2RX7, P2Z, ATP receptor |
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Overview
Anti-P2X7 Receptor (extracellular)-mFluor™ Violet 450 Antibody is an antibody targeting Purinergic receptor P2X7, P2RX7, P2Z, ATP receptor Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (mFluor™ Violet 450. Maximum absorption 405 nm and maximum emission 445 nm. These spectral characteristics make it an excellent replacement for Pacific Blue™ or Brilliant Violet™ 421 dyes. For flow cytometry applications, the labeled antibody can be detected using the 405 nm laser lane and a filter set of 450/50.). This antibody is commonly used in FC, LCI to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Purinergic receptor P2X7, P2RX7, P2Z, ATP receptor (also reported as Purinergic receptor P2X7, P2RX7, P2Z, ATP receptor).
- Homology note: Human, rat - identical; bovine - 14/17 amino acid residues identical. (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis (unlabeled antibody, #APR-008), and direct flow cytometry (labeled antibody)..
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
- Conjugate/format: mFluor™ Violet 450. Maximum absorption 405 nm and maximum emission 445 nm. These spectral characteristics make it an excellent replacement for Pacific Blue™ or Brilliant Violet™ 421 dyes. For flow cytometry applications, the labeled antibody can be detected using the 405 nm laser lane and a filter set of 450/50. (may affect detection channel and background).
- Antibody type: Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
The P2X7 receptor is a member of the ionotropic P2X receptor family that is activated by ATP. To date, this family is composed of seven cloned receptor subtypes, named P2X1-P2X7. The different P2X receptors show distinct expression patterns.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Flow cytometry (direct/indirect): quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression across subsets.
- Live cell imaging (LCI): support extracellular-epitope detection on non-permeabilized cells when appropriate.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: RIC-001-V.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-PR008; Negative control: RIC-001-V (name: Rabbit IgG Isotype Control-mFluor™ Violet 450).
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