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| Alternative Names | Glutathione peroxidase 1;GPx-1;GSHPx-1;1.11.1.9;Cellular glutathione peroxidase;GPX1; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human ROCK2 Regulates the assembly of the actin cytoskeleton. Promotes formation of stress fibers and of focal adhesion complexes. Plays a role in smooth muscle contraction. |
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Overview
This product is an anti-ROCK2 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone ACDH-18; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, ICC, IF (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-ROCK2 Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M01023. Tested in WB, ICC/IF applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ROCK2 (Glutathione peroxidase 1).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone ACDH-18; 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
ROCK2 (protein: Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (gsk3b)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Protects the hemoglobin in erythrocytes from oxidative breakdown. Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Found in neuronal cell bodies and processes throughout the neocortex (at protein level). Expressed in neurons and cells of the diffuse neuroendocrine system and their tumors. Weakly expressed in ovary. Down-regulated in brains from Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease patients. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Signal Transduction,Apoptosis,Cancer,Cell Biology,Intracellular,Protein Phosphorylation,Ser/Thr Kinases,Kinases,Serine/Threonine Kinases.
- 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.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate ROCK2 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect ROCK2 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Localize ROCK2 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells
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: 161 kDa; calculated MW: 22088 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): 161 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm.
- Tissue details (provided): Found in neuronal cell bodies and processes throughout the neocortex (at protein level). Expressed in neurons and cells of the diffuse neuroendocrine system and their tumors. Weakly expressed in ovary. Down-regulated in brains from Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease patients. .
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