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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human SNX2 recombinant protein (Position: M1-K506) was used as the immunogen for the SNX2 antibody. |
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Overview
SNX2 Antibody / Sorting nexin 2 is a anti-SNX2 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasm.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: SNX2
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, SNX2 antibody identifies a 521-amino-acid cytoplasmic protein that localizes to early and recycling endosomes. SNX2 functions as a key component of the retromer complex, which retrieves cargo proteins from endosomes for recycling to the Golgi apparatus or plasma membrane. It works in concert with other retromer subunits such as VPS26, VPS29, and VPS35 to ensure proper sorting and trafficking of membrane receptors including mannose-6-phosphate receptor and Wntless.
The SNX2 gene is located on chromosome 5q23.3 and encodes a protein ubiquitously expressed in eukaryotic cells. SNX2 contains a PX domain that binds phosphoinositides and a BAR (Bin/Amphiphysin/Rvs) domain responsible for membrane curvature sensing and tubulation. Together, these domains enable SNX2 to shape endosomal membranes and facilitate cargo vesicle formation. It also interacts with clathrin and dynamin to coordinate endocytic vesicle budding and recycling.
In cellular signaling, SNX2 regulates the trafficking of growth factor receptors such as EGFR, modulating receptor downregulation and signal duration. It contributes to Wnt pathway regulation by recycling Wntless, essential for ligand secretion. Disruption of SNX2 impairs endosome-to-Golgi transport, leading to accumulation of misrouted cargo and altered cell signaling. SNX2 has also been implicated in pathogen entry and immune receptor trafficking.
SNX2 antibody is widely used in membrane trafficking, signal transduction, and endocytosis research. It is suitable for immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, and subcellular localization studies to visualize endosomal compartments. In neurobiology, SNX2 detection supports studies of synaptic vesicle recycling and neurodegenerative disorders linked to retromer dysfunction. Its expression is also examined in cancer biology, where altered trafficking contributes to aberrant receptor signaling and invasion.
Structurally, SNX2 functions as a dimer that induces membrane tubulation and curvature through its BAR domain, while its PX domain anchors the complex to phosphoinositide-rich membranes.
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.
- 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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