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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Dgcr8 recombinant protein (amino acids K570-Q771) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Dgcr8 antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Dgcr8 Antibody is a anti-DGCR8 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Immunofluorescence (IF), IHC-P with listed reactivity in Zebrafish. Reported localization: Nucleus, Nucleolus.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: DGCR8
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): IF, IHC-P
Biological background
MicroRNAs are short noncoding RNAs that regulate gene expression by targeting messenger RNAs for degradation or translational repression. Dgcr8 is crucial for maintaining proper levels of microRNAs, which are involved in numerous biological processes including early development, cell differentiation, neurogenesis, and organ formation.
In zebrafish, Dgcr8 is expressed during early embryogenesis and is required for normal development of the brain, heart, and other organs. Loss of Dgcr8 function results in widespread defects due to disrupted microRNA biogenesis. Because of its evolutionary conservation and central role in RNA regulation, zebrafish Dgcr8 is widely used in studies of gene expression control, developmental biology, and disease models related to microRNA dysfunction.
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
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
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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