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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Pa2g4 recombinant protein (amino acids R137-K177) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Pa2g4 antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Pa2g4 Antibody / Pa2g4a / Pa2g4b is a anti-PA2G4 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as IHC-P with listed reactivity in Zebrafish. Reported localization: Cytoplasmic, Nuclear (human similarity).
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PA2G4
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): IHC-P
Biological background
In zebrafish, Pa2g4 is an ortholog of the human PA2G4 gene. Both zebrafish and human Pa2g4 proteins share conserved functional domains, including the pentraxin domain, which is involved in protein-protein interactions and modulation of inflammatory signaling pathways. The functional similarity between the zebrafish and human versions of Pa2g4 makes the zebrafish model particularly useful for studying the roles of Pa2g4 in cellular growth, immune responses, and disease modeling.
In addition to its role in regulating the cell cycle, Pa2g4 is involved in the stress response by influencing pathways that govern cell survival and apoptosis. Pa2g4 interacts with various cell cycle regulators such as cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases to modulate cell cycle progression and ensure proper timing of cellular events. Moreover, Pa2g4 is essential in immune cell function by regulating the activation and proliferation of immune cells during inflammatory conditions.
Pa2g4 is expressed in several tissues in zebrafish, including the brain, heart, and liver, and plays a crucial role during early embryogenesis. It is involved in developmental processes such as neurogenesis, organogenesis, and cell differentiation. Pa2g4 is also important for maintaining tissue homeostasis, and its regulation ensures normal tissue repair and regenerative processes.
Because of its evolutionary conservation and involvement in key biological pathways, zebrafish Pa2g4 is a valuable model for studying developmental biology, cancer research, immunology, and cell cycle regulation.
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
- 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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