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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse GP6 was used as the immunogen for the GP6 antibody. |
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Overview
GP6 Antibody / Glycoprotein VI is a anti-GP6 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Flow cytometry (FACS) with listed reactivity in Mouse.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GP6
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, FACS
Biological background
GP6 is encoded by the GP6 gene located on human chromosome 19q13.42. The protein is approximately 339 amino acids long and belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily, featuring two extracellular Ig-like domains, a transmembrane region, and a short cytoplasmic tail that associates with the Fc receptor gamma chain (FcRgamma). This association is necessary for downstream signaling via the SYK tyrosine kinase and phospholipase C gamma 2 cascade.
The GP6 antibody detects a 58 kilodalton band by western blot and shows strong membrane localization under flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy. GP6 mediates platelet adhesion to exposed collagen fibers during vascular injury, triggering calcium mobilization, granule secretion, and integrin activation. This sequence of events leads to platelet aggregation and stabilization of the forming clot.
Genetic deficiencies or polymorphisms in GP6 result in defective platelet-collagen interactions and mild bleeding disorders, while overactivation contributes to thrombotic conditions such as myocardial infarction and stroke. GP6 has also been identified as a therapeutic target for antiplatelet therapy because selective inhibition can prevent thrombosis without affecting normal hemostasis. Additionally, GP6 participates in inflammatory responses by modulating platelet-leukocyte interactions.
Because of its central role in platelet physiology and vascular repair, GP6 provides an essential model for studying thrombosis, hemostasis, and inflammation.
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.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
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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