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| Alternative Names | TNF receptor-associated factor 2;6.3.2.-;E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRAF2;Tumor necrosis factor type 2 receptor-associated protein 3;TRAF2;TRAP3; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human TRAF2, different from the related mouse sequence by one amino acid. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of TRAF2 (TNF receptor-associated factor 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-TRAF2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9516. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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 C-terminus of human TRAF2, different from the related mouse sequence by one amino acid.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 53 kDa; calculated MW: 55859 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: IHC, 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
TNF receptor-associated factor 2; TNF receptor-associated factor 2. TRAF2 (TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 2), also called TRAP, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRAF2 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF receptor (TNFR) associated factor (TRAF) protein family. TRAF2 is a common signal transducer for TNFR2 and CD40 that mediates activation of NF-kappa-B. Rothe et al. (1996) identified ITRAF, which binds to TRAF1, TRAF2, and TRAF3, and that when overexpressed inhibits TRAF2-mediated NF-kappa-B activation. They proposed that ITRAF is an inhibitor of TRAF function that regulates TRAF protein activity by sequestering TRAFs in a latent state in the cytoplasm. Kanamori et al. (2002) found that mouse Traf2 interacted ly with T2bp, and they presented evidence that T2BP is involved in TNF-mediated signaling by its interaction with TRAF2. Functional note: Regulates activation of NF-kappa-B and JNK and plays a central role in the regulation of cell survival and apoptosis. Required for normal antibody isotype switching from IgM to IgG. Has E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity and promotes 'Lys-63'- linked ubiquitination of target proteins, such as BIRC3, RIPK1 and TICAM1. Is an essential constituent of several E3 ubiquitin- protein ligase complexes, where it promotes the ubiquitination of target proteins by bringing them into contact with other E3 ubiquitin ligases. Regulates BIRC2 and BIRC3 protein levels by inhibiting their autoubiquitination and subsequent degradation; this does not depend on the TRAF2 RING-type zinc finger domain. Plays a role in mediating activation of NF-kappa-B by EIF2AK2/PKR. In complex with BIRC2 or BIRC3, promotes ubiquitination of IKBKE. . Reported localization: Cytoplasm . Expression/tissue context: Ubiquitously expressed. Expressed in skin endothelial cells, alveolar type 2 pneumocytes, bronchial epithelium and alveolar macrophages. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Adapters: Researchers commonly examine how TRAF2 (TNF receptor-associated factor 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Apoptosis: Researchers commonly examine how TRAF2 (TNF receptor-associated factor 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Associated Proteins: Researchers commonly examine how TRAF2 (TNF receptor-associated factor 2) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative TRAF2 (TNF receptor-associated factor 2) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of TRAF2 (TNF receptor-associated factor 2) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the TNF receptor-associated factor family. A subfamily.
- 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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