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| Alternative names | Thrombospondin-2; THBS2; TSP2 |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of mouse Thrombospondin 2, which shares 86.6% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human Thrombospondin 2. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of Thbs2 in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Thrombospondin 2/THBS2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A03253-1. 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of mouse Thrombospondin 2, which shares 86.6% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human Thrombospondin 2.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 160 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Mouse,Rat
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
thrombospondin 2. Thrombospondin-2 (THBS2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the THBS2 gene. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the thrombospondin family. The THBS2 is mapped to 6q27 and it is located on chromosome 17. The gene was transcribed in fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, and an osteosarcoma cell line. It functions as a protein inhibitor of tumor growth and angiogenesis and modulates the cell surface properties of mesenchymal cells and be involved in cell adhesion and migration. Functional note: Adhesive glycoprotein that mediates cell-to-cell and cell-to-matrix interactions. Ligand for CD36 mediating antiangiogenic properties. Reported localization: Synapse. Postsynaptic density. Dendritic spine. Dendrite. Expression/tissue context: High expression in invertebral disk tissue.
Research relevance and current trends
- Calcium Signaling: Researchers commonly examine how Thbs2 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Calmodulin Pathway: Researchers commonly examine how Thbs2 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how Thbs2 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative Thbs2 levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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