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Overview
Anti-Ryanodine Receptor 2 Antibody is an antibody targeting RyR2, Cardiac muscle ryanodine receptor Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IC, IF, IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: RyR2, Cardiac muscle ryanodine receptor (also reported as RyR2, Cardiac muscle ryanodine receptor).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Rat, mouse - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Cited use: IP, IHC, ICC (literature use does not guarantee performance in every setup).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
It is well established that cytosolic calcium (Ca2+) acts as a key second messenger in many intracellular pathways including synaptic transmission, muscle contraction, hormonal secretion, cell growth and proliferation.1,2 The primary intracellular Ca2+ storage/release organelle in most cells is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) or the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) in striated muscle cells.The ER and SR contain two Ca2+ release channel families, the inositol trisphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) and the ryanodine receptors (RyRs).3The ryanodine receptor family consists of three different isoforms: the skeletal muscle isoform, ryanodine receptor type 1 (RyR1); the cardiac muscle isoform, ryanodine receptor type 2 (RyR2) and the brain isoform, ryanodine receptor type 3 (RyR3).3The ryanodine receptors are homotetrameric proteins, which upon assembly create a Ca2+ conducting channel. They play a key role in the mechanism of excitation-contraction coupling in striated muscle. Binding of ryanodine (a poisonous alkaloid found in the South American plant Ryania speciosa) to the ryanodine receptor causes two major changes in the channel: a reduction in single-channel conductance and a marked increase in the open state probability, leading to an overall increase/decrease in the Ca2+ release capability of the channel.RyR2 serves as an intracellular Ca2+ channel in the SR membrane.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-RR002.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-RR002; Negative control: BLP-RR002.
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