| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Major prion protein;PrP;ASCR;PrP27-30;PrP33-35C;CD230;PRNP;ALTPRP, PRIP, PRP; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Prion Protein |
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Overview
This product is an anti-PRNP antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone EHH-16; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Prion Protein PRNP Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02447. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PRNP (Major prion protein).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone EHH-16; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (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
PRNP (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): May play a role in neuronal development and synaptic plasticity. May be required for neuronal myelin sheath maintenance. May play a role in iron uptake and iron homeostasis. Soluble oligomers are toxic to cultured neuroblastoma cells and induce apoptosis (in vitro). Association with GPC1 (via its heparan sulfate chains) targets PRNP to lipid rafts. Also provides Cu (2+) or ZN (2+) for the ascorbate-mediated GPC1 deaminase degradation of its heparan sulfate side chains (By similarity). . Reported cellular localization context: Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor, GPI-anchor. Golgi apparatus. Targeted to lipid rafts via association with the heparan sulfate chains of GPC1. Colocates, in the presence of CU (2+), to vesicles in para- and perinuclear regions, where both proteins undergo internalization. Heparin displaces PRNP from lipid rafts and promotes endocytosis. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Ubiquitous.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Hematopoietic Progenitors,Neurodegenerative Disease,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Stem Cells,Surface Molecules.
- 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 PRNP antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect PRNP expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect PRNP in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize PRNP by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Quantify PRNP-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: 53 kDa; calculated MW: 27661 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): 53 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor, GPI-anchor. Golgi apparatus. Targeted to lipid rafts via association with the heparan sulfate chains of GPC1. Colocates, in the presence of CU (2+), to vesicles in para- and perinuclear regions, where both proteins undergo internalization. Heparin displaces PRNP from lipid rafts and promotes endocytosis.
- Tissue details (provided): Ubiquitous.
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