Anti-COX2/Cyclooxygenase 2/PTGS2 Antibody Picoband® (Dylight594 Conjugate)

• Background:

  Cyclooxygenase (Cox) is the key enzyme in conversion of arachidonic acid to PGs, and two isoforms, Cox-1 and Cox-2, have been identified. Cox-2 gene encodes an inducible prostaglandin synthase enzyme that is overexpressed in adenocarcinomas and other tumors. Deletion of the murine Cox-2 gene in Min mice reduced the incidence of intestinal tumors, suggesting that it is required for tumorigenesis. This gene is localized to sites associated with retinal blood vessels, and plays an important role in blood vessel formation in the retina. And the glucocorticoid receptor suppression of COX-2 is also crucial for curtailing lethal immune activation, and suggests new therapeutic approaches for regulation of T-cell-mediated inflammatory diseases.

• Description:

  Boster Bio Anti-COX2/Cyclooxygenase 2/PTGS2 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00084. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.

• Synonyms:

  Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2;1.14.99.1;Cyclooxygenase-2;COX-2;PHS II;Prostaglandin H2 synthase 2;PGH synthase 2;PGHS-2;Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2;PTGS2;COX2;

• Gene Name:

  Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2

• UniProt:

  P35354

• Host:

  Rabbit

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Cross Reactivity:

  No cross-reactivity with other proteins.

• Immunogen:

  A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human PTGS2, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by eight amino acids.

• Clonality:

  Polyclonal

• Tissue Specificity:

  Expressed in all fetal tissues examined with highest levels in brain, kidney, heart and spleen. Weak expression in liver. In adult brain, highest expression found in the frontal lobe of the cortex and in the anterior perisylvian cortex-opercular gyri. Moderate expression in the cerebellar cortex, the posterior perisylvian cortex-opercular gyri and the temporal associated cortex. Weak expression found in the striate, extra-striate and motor cortices. Expressed in cerebrospinal fluid, and plasma. Isoform APP695 is the predominant form in neuronal tissue, isoform APP751 and isoform APP770 are widely expressed in non-neuronal cells. Isoform APP751 is the most abundant form in T-lymphocytes. Appican is expressed in astrocytes.

• Applications:

  WB

• Purification:

  Immunogen affinity purified.

• Concentration:

  Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/ml.

• Form:

  Lyophilized

• Reconstitution:

  Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.

• Function:

  Converts arachidonate to prostaglandin H2 (PGH2), a committed step in prostanoid synthesis. Constitutively expressed in some tissues in physiological conditions, such as the endothelium, kidney and brain, and in pathological conditions, such as in cancer. PTGS2 is responsible for production of inflammatory prostaglandins. Up-regulation of PTGS2 is also associated with increased cell adhesion, phenotypic changes, resistance to apoptosis and tumor angiogenesis. In cancer cells, PTGS2 is a key step in the production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which plays important roles in modulating motility, proliferation and resistance to apoptosis. .

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at -20℃ for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4℃ for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20℃ for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

• Fragment:

  Rabbit IgG

• Applications Notes:

  Western blot, 0.1-0.5μg/ml, Human
  

• Subcellular Location:

  Microsome membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Peripheral membrane protein.

• Protein Name:

  Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2