{"product_id":"desmin-antibody-bha17110171","title":"Desmin Antibody","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesmin Antibody is a research-use antibody directed against \u003cstrong\u003eDESMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is supplied for use in common immunoassay contexts such as WB, IHC-P, FACS (RUO).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e DESMIN.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription (provided):\u003c\/strong\u003e DES, also called desmin, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DES gene, and this gene is mapped to 2q35.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouse, clone 2B5, Mouse IgG2b.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antigen affinity purified; Affinity purified.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported\/predicted localization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cytoplasmic, membranous.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies reactivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e tested: Human, Mouse, Rat.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunogen (if provided):\u003c\/strong\u003e A human recombinant protein (amino acids M1-T304) was used as the immunogen for the Desmin antibody..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDES, also called desmin, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DES gene, and this gene is mapped to 2q35. DES is the muscle-specific member of the intermediate filament (IF) protein family. It is one of the earliest myogenic markers, both in heart and somites, and is expressed in satellite stem cells and replicating myoblasts. DES is very important in muscle cell architecture and structure since it connects many components of the cytoplasm. It may be also play an important role in mitochondria function. What�s more, DES provides attachments between the terminal Z disc and membrane-associated proteins to form a force-transmitting system that parallels the thin filaments at myotendinous junctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor curated annotations (gene\/protein naming, domains, isoforms, and pathway links) for DESMIN, consult primary databases such as UniProt, NCBI Gene, and Ensembl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003eContext-dependent expression studies: researchers often examine DESMIN abundance and localization across perturbations (genetic, pharmacologic, or environmental) to connect phenotype to molecular changes.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReagent 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.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMulti-modal datasets: antibody-based readouts are increasingly combined with transcriptomics and imaging to relate protein-level measurements to cell-state transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003eWestern blotting (immunoblot) for relative detection of target protein abundance and apparent molecular weight.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eImmunohistochemistry for spatial mapping of target expression across tissues and cell types.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFACS: commonly used to detect or compare DESMIN across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing conditions, interpret changes in signal in the context of sample composition, expected localization, and any known isoform complexity for the target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsoforms and PTMs:\u003c\/strong\u003e alternative splicing or post-translational modifications can change epitope accessibility and apparent molecular weight; interpret bands\/signals accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-reactivity and matrix effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e background binding can vary by sample type, species, and blocking\/detection chemistries; include appropriate negative controls.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl concepts:\u003c\/strong\u003e where feasible, use genetic perturbation (KO\/KD\/overexpression), orthogonal assays, or independent antibodies to support specificity claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Sources (internal):\n- UniProtKB entry for DESMIN (UniProt): https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/uniprotkb\/P17661\n- NCBI Gene search for DESMIN (NCBI): https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/?term=DESMIN\n- Ensembl gene search for DESMIN (Ensembl): https:\/\/www.ensembl.org\/Multi\/Search\/Results?q=DESMIN\n- Antibody validation “5 pillars” (Nature Methods, 2016): https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nmeth.3995\n- NIH replication \u0026 reproducibility resources (NIH): https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/replicationandreproducibility\n- Human Protein Atlas search for DESMIN (HPA): https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\/search\/DESMIN\n--\u003e","brand":"NSJ Bioreagents","offers":[{"title":"0.5mg\/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water \/ 100 ug","offer_id":53044511932781,"sku":"RQ5525","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/get_image_b38a4797-9c39-4f30-8868-0e06bc3ca3cf.jpg?v=1771939081","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/desmin-antibody-bha17110171","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}