Anti-ZBTB48 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-ZBTB48 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody reagent for detection of ZBTB48 (RNA-binding protein 47). Researchers commonly use anti-ZBTB48 antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA).

Boster Bio Anti-ZBTB48 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A13220-1. Tested in ELISA, Flow Cytometry, 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

• Target: ZBTB48 — Follicular dendritic cell secreted peptide (RNA-binding protein 47). Alternative names: RNA-binding protein 47;RNA-binding motif protein 47;RBM47;
• Antibody format: Polyclonal; Rabbit IgG
• Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Human
• Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
• Immunogen: E.coli-derived human ZBTB48 recombinant protein (Position: M1-M623).
• Molecular weight context: observed 77 kDa, calculated 64099 MW (reported)
• Provided application(s): WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA

These attributes help contextualize how the antibody is commonly selected (host/clonality/isotype/label) and how signals are interpreted across sample types and assay formats.

Biological background

Function: Can bind to the surface of B-lymphoma cells, but not T- lymphoma cells, consistent with a function as a secreted mediator acting upon B-cells.

Cellular localization: Nucleus .

Tissue details: Abundantly expressed in tonsil, lymph node, and trachea; strong expression in prostate; lower expression in thyroid, stomach, and colon. .

Background: Zinc finger and BTB domain containing 48 (ZBTB48), also known as telomeric zinc-finger associated protein (TZAP), is a protein that ly binds to the double-stranded repeat sequence of telomeres. In humans it is encoded by the ZBTB48 gene. ZBTB48, also named as TZAP and HKR3, is a 688 amino acid protein, which contains 1 BTB (POZ) domain and 11 C2H2-type zinc fingers and belongs to the krueppel C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family. ZBTB48 is detected in adrenal gland and neuroblastoma. ZBTB48 binds to and regulates the J and/or S elements in MHC II promoter. Zinc finger and BTB domain containing 48 (ZBTB48), also known as telomeric zinc-finger associated protein (TZAP), is a protein that triggers the trimming of telomeres in the absence of shelterin. ZBTB48, is a relatively uncharacterized POK family protein with a POZ-domain and 11 zinc finger domains. ZBTB48, is ubiquitously expressed in human tissues. The ZBTB48 gene is mapped to human chromosome 1p36, which is commonly rearranged (leiomyoma and leukemias) or deleted in various cancers (neuroblastoma, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinomas, pheochromocytoma and breast and colon carcinomas. A correlation between deletions or rearrangements of HKR3 and human cancer suggest a role for ZBTB48 as a potential tumor suppressor.

Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins

Research relevance and current trends

• Quantitative and spatial profiling: expression patterns are increasingly studied across cell states using multiplex imaging and omics-informed validation.
• Isoforms and post-translational modifications: researchers often evaluate how isoform composition and PTMs can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
• Context-aware interpretation: comparative studies commonly include perturbations (stimulation, inhibition, genetic models) to relate target changes to pathway behavior.

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): compare relative target abundance and apparent size shifts (e.g., isoforms/PTMs) across conditions.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): assess distribution across tissue compartments and compare staining patterns between groups.
• Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts after stimulation or differentiation.

Across these uses, researchers typically interpret changes in signal as relative differences between matched sample groups, considering sample preparation and biological context.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Apparent molecular weight can vary due to isoforms, proteolysis, glycosylation, phosphorylation, and sample preparation differences.
• Species reactivity and epitope conservation can influence observed signal patterns, especially in cross-species studies.
• Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype controls where relevant) and, when feasible, genetic or orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, or independent assays) to support interpretation.

For antibody reagents, monoclonal antibodies are often chosen for epitope consistency across lots, while polyclonals may recognize multiple epitopes and can show different background characteristics depending on context.

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