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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human PCYT2 recombinant protein (Position: D32-F389) was used as the immunogen for the PCYT2 antibody. |
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Overview
PCYT2 Antibody / Ethanolamine-phosphate cytidylyltransferase is a anti-PCYT2 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Nuclear, cytoplasmic.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PCYT2
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC/IF, IP, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
PCYT2 is encoded by the PCYT2 gene located on human chromosome 17q25.3. The protein is approximately 43 kilodaltons and localized predominantly in the endoplasmic reticulum. It functions as a rate-limiting enzyme that determines phosphatidylethanolamine synthesis levels, thereby influencing membrane fluidity, mitochondrial morphology, and cellular signaling. PCYT2 activity is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of cell membranes and organelles, particularly in the nervous system and muscle tissue.
Using the PCYT2 antibody, researchers can identify the 43 kilodalton protein by western blot and immunofluorescence, where it shows perinuclear localization corresponding to the ER network. Genetic and biochemical studies have shown that PCYT2 deficiency results in reduced phosphatidylethanolamine production, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, abnormal lipid droplet accumulation, and neurodevelopmental impairment. Mutations in PCYT2 cause hereditary spastic paraplegia type 82 and neuromuscular lipid metabolism disorders.
PCYT2 expression is regulated by nutritional and hormonal cues, including insulin and fatty acid levels. It interacts with lipid transfer proteins and participates in the coordination between the Kennedy pathway and mitochondrial phospholipid synthesis.
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.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- 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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