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| Alternative Names | Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2;CSC-21K;Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2;TIMP-2;TIMP2; |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human TIMP2 recombinant protein (Position: C27-P220). Human TIMP2 shares 98.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat TIMP2. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of TIMP2 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2) 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-TIMP2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9830. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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: E. coli-derived human TIMP2 recombinant protein (Position: C27-P220). Human TIMP2 shares 98.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat TIMP2. (reported region: C27-P220).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 24 kDa; calculated MW: 24399 MW
- Reactivity: Human,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
Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2; Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2. TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 2, a tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases, also known as TIMP2, is a human gene, thought to be a metastasis suppressor. This gene is a member of the TIMP gene family. The proteins encoded by this gene family are natural inhibitors of the matrix metalloproteinases, a group of peptidases involved in degradation of the extracellular matrix. In addition to an inhibitory role against metalloproteinases, the encoded protein has a unique role among TIMP family members in its ability to ly suppress the proliferation of endothelial cells. As a result, the encoded protein may be critical to the maintenance of tissue homeostasis by suppressing the proliferation of quiescent tissues in response to angiogenic factors, and by inhibiting protease activity in tissues undergoing remodelling of the extracellular matrix. Functional note: Complexes with metalloproteinases (such as collagenases) and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Known to act on MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-10, MMP-13, MMP-14, MMP-15, MMP-16 and MMP-19. . Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Found in all tissues examined, most abundant in placenta and least abundant in brain and heart.
Research relevance and current trends
- Angiogenesis: Researchers commonly examine how TIMP2 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Atherosclerosis: Researchers commonly examine how TIMP2 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how TIMP2 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative TIMP2 (Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2) 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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