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Overview
CPT2 Antibody / Carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase 2 is a anti-CPT2 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), IHC-P, Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasmic (Mitochondria), nuclear.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CPT2
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Purified
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC-P, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
CPT2 operates in close coordination with CPT1, which resides on the outer mitochondrial membrane, and carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase (CACT), which shuttles acylcarnitines across the inner membrane. Together, these enzymes form a highly regulated system ensuring the efficient use of fatty acids as fuel. By facilitating long-chain fatty acid oxidation, CPT2 contributes to metabolic flexibility, energy balance, and cellular survival under nutrient-limited conditions.
Genetic defects in the CPT2 gene are the cause of carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency, a rare inherited metabolic disorder. Clinical presentations include lethal neonatal forms, severe infantile hepatocardiomuscular disease, and the most common myopathic form characterized by recurrent episodes of muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, and myoglobinuria. These conditions highlight the indispensable role of CPT2 in energy metabolism and underscore its clinical significance. Mutations affecting CPT2 disrupt fatty acid oxidation, leading to impaired ATP production and accumulation of toxic lipid intermediates.
In addition to its metabolic importance, CPT2 has been implicated in broader biological processes, including thermogenesis and regulation of lipid signaling pathways. Research has also linked altered CPT2 activity to metabolic syndromes, insulin resistance, and susceptibility to muscle-related disorders. Its central role in lipid utilization makes CPT2 a critical subject of investigation in both basic and translational research.
The CPT2 antibody is widely applied in western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry to measure protein expression, localization, and regulation. These applications are useful for assessing mitochondrial metabolism, characterizing genetic deficiencies, and exploring therapeutic approaches for metabolic disease. For researchers focused on lipid metabolism, muscle biology, or mitochondrial disorders, the CPT2 antibody provides a reliable detection tool.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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