CAV2 Antibody / Caveolin-2

Overview

CAV2 Antibody / Caveolin-2 is a research-use antibody directed against CAV2. It is supplied for use in common immunoassay contexts such as WB, IHC-P, IF, FACS, Direct ELISA (RUO).

Key elements and design rationale

• Target: CAV2.
• Description (provided): Caveolin-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CAV2 gene.
• Antibody type: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG.
• Format: Antigen affinity purified; Affinity purified.
• Reported/predicted localization: Cytoplasmic, nuclear.
• Species reactivity: tested: Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey.
• Immunogen (if provided): Recombinant human protein (amino acids L3-D162) was used as the immunogen for the CAV2 antibody..

The information above helps you match the antibody format to your assay context, interpret species-dependent differences, and anticipate how epitope context (isoforms, PTMs, or conformational state) may influence signal.

Biological background

Caveolin-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CAV2 gene. It is mapped to 7q31.1-q31.2. The protein encoded by this gene is a major component of the inner surface of caveolae, small invaginations of the plasma membrane, and is involved in essential cellular functions, including signal transduction, lipid metabolism, cellular growth control and apoptosis. This protein may function as a tumor suppressor. Caveolin-2 is a protein related to caveolin-1 which is derived caveolin-enriched membranes. CAV2 and CAV1 are similar in most respects and they differ in their functional interactions with heterotrimeric G proteins. Both of them are expressed in neuronal cells. Caveolin-2 was upregulated in response to neuronal cell injury.

For curated annotations (gene/protein naming, domains, isoforms, and pathway links) for CAV2, consult primary databases such as UniProt, NCBI Gene, and Ensembl.

Research relevance and current trends

• Context-dependent expression studies: researchers often examine CAV2 abundance and localization across perturbations (genetic, pharmacologic, or environmental) to connect phenotype to molecular changes.
• Reagent reproducibility: there is growing emphasis on antibody specificity checks using orthogonal approaches (e.g., genetic perturbation or independent antibodies) and transparent reporting of clone/lot information.
• Multi-modal datasets: antibody-based readouts are increasingly combined with transcriptomics and imaging to relate protein-level measurements to cell-state transitions.

Common research applications

• Western blotting (immunoblot) for relative detection of target protein abundance and apparent molecular weight.
• Immunohistochemistry for spatial mapping of target expression across tissues and cell types.
• Immunofluorescence for subcellular localization and cell-type specific expression patterns.
• FACS: commonly used to detect or compare CAV2 across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).
• Direct ELISA: commonly used to detect or compare CAV2 across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).

When comparing conditions, interpret changes in signal in the context of sample composition, expected localization, and any known isoform complexity for the target.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Isoforms and PTMs: alternative splicing or post-translational modifications can change epitope accessibility and apparent molecular weight; interpret bands/signals accordingly.
• Cross-reactivity and matrix effects: background binding can vary by sample type, species, and blocking/detection chemistries; include appropriate negative controls.
• Control concepts: where feasible, use genetic perturbation (KO/KD/overexpression), orthogonal assays, or independent antibodies to support specificity claims.

Antibody considerations: Polyclonal reagents may recognize multiple epitopes and can increase sensitivity but may show broader binding profiles, while monoclonal clones provide a single-epitope readout that can improve consistency across experiments. If a conjugate is listed, the antibody supports more direct detection workflows; otherwise, it is typically used with a compatible secondary antibody.

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