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| Alternative Names | Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase 2A catalytic subunit alpha isoform;PP2A-alpha;3.1.3.16;Replication protein C;RP-C;PPP2CA; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human PP2A-alpha, identical to the related rat and mouse sequences. |
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Overview
Anti-PP2A-alpha/PPP2CA Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting PPP2CA. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 36 kDa; calculated MW: 35594 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-PP2A-alpha/PPP2CA Antibody catalog # PA1068. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. 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: PPP2CA — Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase 2A catalytic subunit alpha isoform
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 36 kDa; Calculated: 35594 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): PP2A is the major phosphatase for microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs). PP2A can modulate the activity of phosphorylase B kinase casein kinase 2, mitogen-stimulated S6 kinase, and MAP-2 kinase. Cooperates with SGOL2 to protect centromeric cohesin from separase-mediated cleavage in oocytes specifically during meiosis I (By similarity). Can dephosphorylate SV40 large T antigen and p53/TP53. Activates RAF1 by dephosphorylating it at 'Ser-259'. .
Scientific background (datasheet): The catalytic subunit of human protein phosphatase 2A (PPP2CA) encodes a 309-amino acid polypeptide.It is localized to chromosome 5. The gene (approximately 30 kbp) is composed of seven exons and six introns. It is predicted to be important for phosphatase enzymatic activity. Methylation of the C-terminal leucine residue (Leu309) of protein serine/threonine phosphatase 2A catalytic subunit (PP2AC) is known to regulate catalytic activity in vitro. Furthermore, PP2A has a fundamental role in cardiac function, and suggests that disturbances in protein phosphatase expression and activity may cause or exacerbate the course of cardiac diseases.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm . Nucleus . Chromosome, centromere . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindle pole . In prometaphase cells, but not in anaphase cells, localizes at centromeres. During mitosis, also found at spindle poles. Centromeric localization requires the presence of SGOL2 (By similarity). .
Tissue details (datasheet): Heart, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, and pancreas. Lower level in brain, placenta and lung. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Cardiovascular,Cell Biology,Cell Cycle,Contractility,Cytoplasmic,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Intracellular Signaling,Kinases/Phosphatases,Neuroscience,Neurotransmission,Protein Phosphorylation,Ser/Thr Phosphatases,Signal Transduction,Signaling Pathways,Stem Cells,TGF Beta.
- 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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