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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Tfap2a recombinant protein (amino acids M1-K450) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Tfap2a antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Tfap2a Antibody / Ap2 alpha is a anti-TFAP2A 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: TFAP2A
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Tfap2a is expressed early in development, particularly in the neural plate border and migrating neural crest cells. It functions by activating or repressing target genes involved in ectodermal and neural crest lineage specification. Loss-of-function studies in zebrafish have demonstrated that tfap2a is required for cranial neural crest formation, melanocyte differentiation, and proper facial cartilage patterning.
Given its high degree of conservation and developmental importance, zebrafish Tfap2a is widely used as a model to study craniofacial anomalies, neural crest biology, and transcriptional regulation during vertebrate embryogenesis. It is also a valuable marker for identifying early ectodermal and neural crest derivatives.
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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