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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Hhex recombinant protein (amino acids Y60-L228) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Hhex antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Hhex Antibody / Hex / Hematopoietically expressed homeobox protein is a anti-Zebrafish Hhex Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Zebrafish.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Zebrafish Hhex
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Hhex is expressed early in the developing embryo, particularly in regions that give rise to the anterior foregut and associated organs. It regulates the expression of key developmental genes involved in organogenesis and is required for proper morphogenesis of the thyroid gland and liver. In the developing brain, Hhex also contributes to the patterning of forebrain structures.
Loss of Hhex function in zebrafish leads to defects in anterior endoderm formation, impaired thyroid and liver development, and abnormalities in forebrain organization. Because of its conserved function in vertebrate development, zebrafish Hhex serves as a valuable model for understanding congenital organ defects, endodermal lineage specification, and early tissue patterning.
Zebrafish Hhex is widely used in developmental biology, stem cell research, and disease modeling, particularly in studies focused on endocrine and hepatic organ development.
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.
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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