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Overview
FETUB Antibody / Fetuin B is a anti-FETUB Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 31F67 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC) with listed reactivity in Human, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: FETUB
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 31F67, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC
Biological background
FETUB antibody is widely applied in metabolism, reproduction, and protease biology. A key role of FETUIN B is in fertilization, where it inhibits the protease ovastacin, preventing premature hardening of the zona pellucida and ensuring successful sperm penetration. Loss of FETUB function results in female infertility due to zona pellucida hardening defects. By detecting FETUB, researchers can explore how this protein supports reproductive biology and fertility.
Beyond reproduction, FETUIN B regulates extracellular proteases involved in tissue remodeling, inflammation, and fibrosis. Studies in liver biology reveal that altered FETUB expression contributes to chronic liver disease and cancer. Because it is secreted into blood, FETUB is measurable in plasma, making it a potential biomarker for disease diagnosis and prognosis.
Applications of FETUB antibody include western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and ELISA. Western blotting detects FETUB in serum and liver extracts, immunohistochemistry maps expression in hepatocytes and ovarian tissues, and immunofluorescence highlights its localization in secretory pathways. ELISA enables quantification of circulating FETUB, linking research findings to clinical diagnostics. These methods provide powerful approaches for studying this multifunctional glycoprotein.
Altered FETUB expression has been implicated in metabolic disease, including obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. Elevated circulating levels may reflect metabolic stress and inflammation. In oncology, FETUB has been reported as a prognostic biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma and other cancers. By applying FETUB antibody, scientists can study its dual roles in fertility and systemic disease.
FETUB is also a subject of evolutionary biology research. While related to FETUIN A, its divergence highlights specialized reproductive functions. This specialization underscores the importance of studying FETUB independently of FETUIN A. Antibody based detection allows researchers to dissect these evolutionary adaptations.
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.
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: Monoclonal antibodies provide a defined epitope recognition profile that can support consistent comparisons across experiments.
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