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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Star recombinant protein (amino acids A62-C285) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Star antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Star Antibody / Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein is a anti-Zebrafish Star 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 Star
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Zebrafish Star is an ortholog of the human STAR protein, with strong sequence and functional conservation across vertebrates. As in humans, zebrafish Star plays a vital role in maintaining proper hormone synthesis and reproductive health. Disruption of Star function can lead to impaired steroidogenesis and developmental abnormalities, making it an important focus for research on endocrine system regulation.
The use of a Zebrafish Star antibody allows scientists to study the expression and localization of Star in various tissues during development and under experimental conditions. Such antibodies are valuable for applications like western blot, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence, providing insights into how Star activity influences hormone production. A Zebrafish Star antibody is also useful for investigating the effects of environmental stressors or chemical modulators on steroid biosynthesis.
There are no reported isoforms of zebrafish Star. Due to the high degree of conservation between zebrafish Star and its human counterpart, findings obtained with a Zebrafish Star antibody can be applied to understanding steroidogenesis in human health and disease.
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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