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| Alternative Names | Solute carrier family 22 member 5;High-affinity sodium-dependent carnitine cotransporter;Organic cation/carnitine transporter 2;Slc22a5;Octn2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Solute carrier family 22 member 5, different from the related rat sequence by two amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-Solute carrier family 22 member 5/SLC22A5 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting SLC22A5. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Rat,Mouse; observed MW: 200 kDa; calculated MW: 62780 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Solute carrier family 22 member 5/SLC22A5 Antibody catalog # PA2174. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse, Rat. 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: SLC22A5 — Solute carrier family 22 member 5
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Rat,Mouse
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 200 kDa; Calculated: 62780 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Sodium-ion dependent, high affinity carnitine transporter. Involved in the active cellular uptake of carnitine. Transports one sodium ion with one molecule of carnitine. Also transports organic cations such as tetraethylammonium (TEA) without the involvement of sodium. Also relative uptake activity ratio of carnitine to TEA is 11.3.
Scientific background (datasheet): Solute carrier family 22 (organic cation/carnitine transporter), member 5, also called SLC22A5 or OCTN2 is a membrane transport protein associated with primary carnitine deficiency. This gene is mapped to 5q31.1. Polyspecific organic cation transporters in the liver, kidney, intestine, and other organs are critical for elimination of many endogenous small organic cations as well as a wide array of drugs and environmental toxins. The encoded protein is a plasma integral membrane protein which functions both as an organic cation transporter and as a sodium-dependent high affinity carnitine transporter. The encoded protein is involved in the active cellular uptake of carnitine. Mutations in this gene are the cause of systemic primary carnitine deficiency (CDSP), an autosomal recessive disorder manifested early in life by hypoketotic hypoglycemia and acute metabolic decompensation, and later in life by skeletal myopathy or cardiomyopathy.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Apical cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Colocalizes with PDZK1 on apical membranes of kidney proximal tubules.
Tissue details (datasheet): Widely expressed. Expressed in kidney, liver and testis. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Channels,Metabolism,Plasma Membrane,Signal Transduction.
- 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.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- 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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