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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human STIM2 recombinant protein (Position: L458-H726) was used as the immunogen for the STIM2 antibody. |
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Overview
STIM2 Antibody / Stromal interaction molecule 2 is a anti-STIM2 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as ELISA, Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Human, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasm (ER).
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: STIM2
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): ELISA, IF, ICC, WB
Biological background
Structurally, STIM2 consists of an N-terminal luminal EF-hand domain that binds calcium, a sterile alpha motif (SAM) that senses ER calcium depletion, a single transmembrane region, and a cytoplasmic coiled-coil domain that interacts with Orai and TRPC channels. It belongs to the stromal interaction molecule family of calcium sensors. Co-localization studies show STIM2 distributed in the ER membrane, clustering near plasma membrane regions during calcium signaling activation.
Functionally, STIM2 modulates calcium entry by maintaining the readiness of Orai1 channels for activation. It operates at lower calcium threshold levels than STIM1, allowing fine-tuned regulation of basal calcium homeostasis. In neurons, STIM2 regulates synaptic activity and plasticity by modulating calcium-dependent gene transcription. In T lymphocytes, it supports sustained calcium signaling required for cytokine production. Known interaction partners include Orai1, TRPC1, and STIM1, forming calcium entry complexes at ER-plasma membrane junctions.
STIM2 plays a critical role in various physiological processes including muscle contraction, neuronal signaling, and immune cell activation. Dysregulation of STIM2 has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases, immunodeficiency, and cardiac hypertrophy. Reduced STIM2 expression impairs calcium-dependent transcription, while overexpression disrupts calcium oscillations. Pathway associations include calcium signaling, ER stress response, and MAPK pathway activation. During development, STIM2 expression supports neuronal differentiation and synaptic maturation.
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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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