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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human NPY2R recombinant protein (Position: M1-K367) was used as the immunogen for the NPY2R antibody. |
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Overview
NPY2R Antibody / Neuropeptide Y receptor type 2 is a anti-NPY2R Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NPY2R
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC/IF, ELISA
Biological background
NPY2R is expressed in the central and peripheral nervous systems, particularly in hypothalamic nuclei involved in appetite control, as well as in adipose tissue, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system. Activation of NPY2R contributes to satiety signaling, vasoconstriction, and neuroendocrine secretion regulation. In neurons, NPY2R often acts as an autoreceptor, controlling presynaptic release of NPY and other neurotransmitters, thus fine-tuning synaptic transmission and energy homeostasis.
The NPY2R antibody is widely used in neuroscience, endocrinology, and metabolism research to investigate neuropeptide signaling, feeding behavior, and receptor pharmacology. Western blot analysis identifies a 43 kilodalton band corresponding to NPY2R, while immunohistochemistry reveals membrane-associated staining in hypothalamic neurons and vascular smooth muscle cells. This antibody supports studies examining receptor localization, ligand binding, and downstream signaling in physiological and pathological contexts.
At the molecular level, NPY2R activation influences pathways such as ERK1/2 and PI3K/AKT, affecting neuronal excitability and metabolic regulation. Altered NPY2R expression or function is linked to obesity, anxiety, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorders. Pharmacological targeting of NPY2R offers therapeutic potential for appetite control and cardiovascular modulation. The NPY2R antibody provides a valuable tool for mapping receptor distribution and characterizing its role in neuroendocrine and metabolic signaling.
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.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- 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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