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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Shha recombinant protein (amino acids Q208-H409) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Shha antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Shha Antibody / Shh / Sonic Hedgehog is a anti-Zebrafish Shha Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), IHC-P with listed reactivity in Zebrafish. Reported localization: Cytoplasm (ER, Golgi), cell membrane.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Zebrafish Shha
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC-P
Biological background
Zebrafish Shha is an ortholog of the human sonic hedgehog (SHH) protein and shares a high level of sequence and functional conservation. Like human SHH, zebrafish Shha undergoes proteolytic processing and lipid modification to produce an active signaling molecule that interacts with the Patched receptor and initiates downstream signaling through the Smoothened and Gli transcription factors. This pathway regulates the expression of numerous target genes that influence cell fate and tissue organization.
There are no known isoforms of zebrafish Shha, but zebrafish possess another related hedgehog gene called Shhb, which shares overlapping but distinct roles during development. The combination of Shha and Shhb activity helps orchestrate the complex patterning events required for normal embryogenesis.
Antibodies against zebrafish Shha protein are valuable tools for studying hedgehog signaling pathways, developmental biology, and tissue patterning. These antibodies can be applied in techniques such as western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and ELISA to monitor Shha expression and localization in embryonic tissues.
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.
- 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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