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| Immunogen | An E. coli-derived human protein (amino acids Q56-P483) was used as the immunogen for the DDX6 antibody. |
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Overview
DDX6 (DEAD/H BOX 6), also known as HLR2 or p54, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the DDX6 gene. DDX6 belongs to the DEAD box family of putative RNA helicases that contain a characteristic asp-glu-ala-asp (DEAD) box motif (Seto et al., 1995). Tunnacliffe et al.(1993) assigned the DDX6 gene more precisely using a panel of sequence tagged sites (STSs) representing 30 markers previously assigned to 11q23. Using mass spectroscopy, Fenger-Gron et al.(2005) found that RCK, EDC3(YJDC), and HEDLS (RCD8) co-immunopurified with DCP1A and DCP2 from HEK293 cell lysates. Overexpression of DCP2, RCK, or EDC3 in HeLa cells reduced the association of endogenous DCP1A and XRN1 with cytoplasmic P bodies.
This anti-DDX6 antibody is supplied as Antigen affinity purified (Mouse, Monoclonal (mouse origin), clone 8G6, Mouse IgG2b, Unconjugated) and is designed to support common target-detection workflows after the on-page specifications.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: DDX6
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Localization: Cytoplasmic, nuclear
- Species reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
- Applications (listed): WB, IF, FACS
- Conjugate: Unconjugated
- Clone and antibody class: Monoclonal (mouse origin), clone 8G6, Mouse IgG2b
Because antibody performance can depend on epitope context, sample preparation, and biological state, interpret signals using appropriate controls and orthogonal evidence when possible.
Biological background
DDX6 is referenced in public gene/protein resources (e.g., UniProt and NCBI Gene), which provide curated names/synonyms, protein features, and pathway context. When designing assays, consider potential isoforms, post-translational modifications, and cell-type specific expression that may influence observed signal.
Research relevance and current trends
- Profiling DDX6 expression across model systems, perturbations, and time points to support mechanistic hypotheses.
- Combining antibody-based detection with multi-omics or imaging readouts to link DDX6 signal with phenotype.
- Using well-matched controls (isotype controls, genetic perturbations, or independent reagents) to strengthen interpretation of target-associated signal.
Common research applications
- WB
- IF
- FACS
Use the listed applications as a starting point and tailor experimental design to your sample type and readout requirements.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity considerations: closely related family members, isoforms, or PTMs can affect apparent specificity; confirm with independent approaches when critical.
- Controls: include negative controls and, when feasible, genetic or pharmacologic perturbations to support target attribution in your system.
- Species and sample context: differences in sequence, expression, fixation, or extraction conditions can change signal behavior across models.
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