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| Alternative Names | Fibrinogen alpha chain; FGA |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human RIP2/RIPK2 recombinant protein (Position: Y15-M540). |
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Overview
Anti-RIP2/RIPK2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for RIPK2 detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human. Commonly used in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: RIPK2 (fibrinogen alpha chain); UniProt: O43353
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 61 kDa, calculated 94973 MW
- Applications: WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-RIP2/RIPK2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00818-2.
Biological background
Biological context: Cleaved by the protease thrombin to yield monomers which, together with fibrinogen beta (FGB) and fibrinogen gamma (FGG), polymerize to form an insoluble fibrin matrix. Fibrin has a major function in hemostasis as one of the primary components of blood clots. In addition, functions during the early stages of wound repair to stabilize the lesion and guide cell migration during re-epithelialization. Was originally thought to be essential for platelet aggregation, based on in vitro studies using anticoagulated blood. However, subsequent studies have shown that it is not absolutely required for thrombus formation in vivo. Enhances expression of SELP in activated platelets via an ITGB3-dependent pathway. Maternal fibrinogen is essential for successful pregnancy. Fibrin deposition is also associated with infection, where it protects against IFNG-mediated hemorrhage. May also facilitate the immune response via both innate and T-cell mediated pathways.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Secreted., tissue context: Detected in blood plasma (at protein level)..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare RIPK2 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of RIPK2 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify RIPK2-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: RIPK2(Receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 2), also known as CARD3, CARDIAK, RICK, RIP2, is anenzymethat in humans is encoded by theRIPK2gene.It has 540-amino acid protein in length.Northern blot analysis revealed that RICK is expressed in various human tissues as 2.5- and 1.8-kb mRNAs that differ due to alternative polyadenylation. RICK is a novel kinase that may regulate apoptosis induced by the FAS receptor pathway. This gene encodes a member of the receptor-interacting protein(RIP) family of serine/threonine protein kinases. The encoded protein contains a C-terminalcaspase recruitment domain(CARD), and is a component of signaling complexes in both the innate and adaptive immune pathways. It is a potent activator ofNF-kappa Band inducer of apoptosis in response to various stimuli, CARDIAK(CARD-containing ICE-associated kinase) specifically interacted with the CARD of ICE/caspase-1, and this interaction correlated with the processing of pro-caspase-1 and the formation of the active caspase-1 p20 subunit.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Secreted.
- Tissue details: Detected in blood plasma (at protein level).
- Research category: Signal Transduction
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