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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human PSF2/GINS2 recombinant protein (Position: M1-F185). Human GINS2 shares 92.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse GINS2. |
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Overview
Anti-PSF2/GINS2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting GINS2. Common applications include WB, IHC, IP, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 21 kDa; calculated MW: 21 kDa.
Boster Bio Anti-PSF2/GINS2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A09943-3. Tested in WB, IP, Flow Cytometry, ELISA 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
- Target: GINS2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 21 kDa; Calculated: 21 kDa
Biological background
Scientific background (datasheet): DNA replication complex GINS protein PSF2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GINS2 gene. The yeast heterotetrameric GINS complex is made up of Sld5 (GINS4; MIM 610611), Psf1 (GINS1; MIM 610608), Psf2, and Psf3 (GINS3; MIM 610610). The formation of this complex is essential for the initiation of DNA replication in yeast and Xenopus egg extracts (Ueno et al., 2005 [PubMed 16287864]). See GINS1 for additional information about the GINS complex.
Research relevance and current trends
- 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.
- 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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