| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | WAP four-disulfide core domain protein 2;Epididymal secretory protein E4;Major epididymis-specific protein E4;Putative protease inhibitor WAP5;WFDC2;HE4, WAP5; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Prostaglandin dehydrogenase 1 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-HPGD antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone AEFF-8; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-PGDH Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02686. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: HPGD (WAP four-disulfide core domain protein 2).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone AEFF-8; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
HPGD (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Broad range protease inhibitor. . Reported cellular localization context: Secreted . Tissue expression notes (as provided): Expressed in a number of normal tissues, including male reproductive system, regions of the respiratory tract and nasopharynx. Highly expressed in a number of tumors cells lines, such ovarian, colon, breast, lung and renal cells lines. Initially described as being exclusively transcribed in the epididymis. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Immunology,Innate Immunity,Lipid Signaling,Macrophage/Inflammation,Signal Transduction,Signaling Pathway.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts in marker distributions.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate HPGD antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect HPGD expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect HPGD in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize HPGD by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Quantify HPGD-positive cells by flow cytometry in single-cell suspensions
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 250 kDa; calculated MW: 12993 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 250 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Secreted .
- Tissue details (provided): Expressed in a number of normal tissues, including male reproductive system, regions of the respiratory tract and nasopharynx. Highly expressed in a number of tumors cells lines, such ovarian, colon, breast, lung and renal cells lines. Initially described as being exclusively transcribed in the epididymis. .
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