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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Ndr2 recombinant protein (amino acids K23-R370) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Ndr2 antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Ndr2 Antibody / Cyclops / Nodal-related 2 precursor is a anti-NDR2 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: NDR2
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Zebrafish Ndr2 is closely related in function to the human NODAL protein. While it is not a direct one to one ortholog due to gene duplication events in zebrafish, Ndr2 and human NODAL share conserved domains and activate similar signaling cascades through type one and type two serine threonine kinase receptors and intracellular SMAD transcription factors. Both proteins are tightly regulated by extracellular antagonists such as Lefty and intracellular feedback loops.
In zebrafish embryos, Ndr2 is expressed during gastrulation and is critical for the induction of the organizer region and patterning of the mesendoderm. Disruption of Ndr2 results in severe developmental defects, including failure to form the embryonic axis and internal organs. Because of its functional conservation with human NODAL and its central role in vertebrate development, zebrafish Ndr2 is widely used as a model to study signaling pathways involved in embryogenesis, tissue specification, and congenital malformations.
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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