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| Immunogen | Recombinant mouse protein (amino acids V32-Y266) was used as the immunogen for the Cd82 antibody. |
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Overview
Cd82 Antibody is a research-use antibody directed against CD82. It is supplied for use in common immunoassay contexts such as IHC-P, FACS, Direct ELISA (RUO).
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CD82.
- Description (provided): CD82 (Cluster of Differentiation 82), also named KAI1, is a human protein encoded by the CD82 gene.
- Antibody type: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG.
- Format: Antigen affinity purified; Affinity purified.
- Species reactivity: tested: Mouse, Rat.
- Immunogen (if provided): Recombinant mouse protein (amino acids V32-Y266) was used as the immunogen for the Cd82 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
CD82 (Cluster of Differentiation 82), also named KAI1, is a human protein encoded by the CD82 gene. The gene is mapped to 11p11.2. This metastasis suppressor gene product is a membrane glycoprotein that is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily. Expression of this gene has been shown to be downregulated in tumor progression of human cancers and can be activated by p53 through a consensus binding sequence in the promoter. The expression of CD82 protein appears to be correlated with lymph node metastasis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(ESCC). And the CD82 overexpression can suppress tumor invasiveness and metastatic potential by inducing MMP9 inactivation via upregulation of TIMP1.
For curated annotations (gene/protein naming, domains, isoforms, and pathway links) for CD82, consult primary databases such as UniProt, NCBI Gene, and Ensembl.
Research relevance and current trends
- Context-dependent expression studies: researchers often examine CD82 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
- Immunohistochemistry for spatial mapping of target expression across tissues and cell types.
- FACS: commonly used to detect or compare CD82 across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).
- Direct ELISA: commonly used to detect or compare CD82 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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