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| Alternative Names | Zinc finger protein GLI2 ;GLI family zinc finger protein 2 ;Tax helper protein ;GLI2 ;THP ; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Gli2. |
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Overview
Anti-Zinc finger protein GLI2 Gli2 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting GLI2. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 89 kDa; calculated MW: 167783 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Zinc finger protein GLI2 Gli2 Antibody catalog # PA1941. Tested in 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: GLI2 — Zinc finger protein GLI2
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 89 kDa; Calculated: 167783 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Has a dual function as a transcriptional activator and a repressor of the hedgehog (Hh) pathway. May play a role during embryogenesis. .
Scientific background (datasheet): GLI2 (Gli-Kruppel Family Member 2), also called ONCOGENE GLI2, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GLI2 gene. Sequencing of GLI cDNA clones showed the presence of 5 tandem zinc fingers connected by histidine-cysteine links, which indicated that the gene belongs to the family of zinc finger genes related to Kruppel (Kr). The Drosophila gene Kr is a member of the gap class of segmentation genes; thoracic and anterior abdominal segments fail to form in Kr mutant embryos. By fluorescence in situ hybridization, Matsumoto et al. (1996) refined the assignment of the GLI2 gene to chromosome 2q14. Roessler et al. (2005) showed that GLI2-delta-N exhibited potent transcriptional activity in vivo: overexpression in mouse skin led to the formation of hedgehog-independent epithelial downgrowths resembling basal cell carcinomas, which in humans are associated with constitutive hedgehog signaling.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Nucleus . Cytoplasm . In keratinocytes, it is sequestered in the cytoplasm by SUFU. In the absence of SUFU, it translocates to the nucleus. .
Tissue details (datasheet): Isoform 1 and isoform 4 are expressed in HTLV- 1-infected T-cell lines (at protein level). Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are strongly expressed in HTLV-1-infected T-cell lines. Isoform 3 and isoform 4 are weakly expressed in HTLV-1-infected T-cell lines. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the GLI C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to 2339,Domain Families,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Neural Signal Transduction,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Nuclear,Signaling Pathways,Stem Cells,Transcription,Zinc Finger.
- 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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