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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Ppar gamma recombinant protein (amino acids M1-D512) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Ppar gamma antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Ppar gamma Antibody / Pparg is a anti-Zebrafish Ppar gamma 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 Ppar gamma
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
In zebrafish, Pparg is an ortholog of the human PPARG gene. The zebrafish and human proteins share a high degree of sequence conservation, particularly in their DNA binding domain and ligand-binding domain, which are essential for their function as transcription factors. This evolutionary conservation suggests that the role of Pparg in regulating lipid metabolism and adipogenesis is preserved across species, making zebrafish a valuable model for studying the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and obesity.
Pparg in zebrafish has isoforms, which may exhibit tissue-specific expression and functional variation. The existence of isoforms allows for regulation of different target genes depending on developmental stages, tissue types, and environmental conditions. These isoforms may also be involved in regulating distinct physiological processes, such as fatty acid metabolism, inflammatory response, and immune cell differentiation.
In zebrafish, Pparg is expressed in various tissues, including the adipose tissue, liver, and muscles, as well as in developing embryos. Its expression is tightly regulated to ensure proper energy homeostasis and organ development. Pparg plays an essential role in early development, especially in regulating the formation of adipocytes (fat cells), which are important for long-term energy storage and regulation. Disruption of Pparg function in zebrafish can result in defects in lipid metabolism and adipogenesis, providing a model for studying metabolic disorders.
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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