MUC2 polyclonal antibody

• Background:

  Mucins are a family of large glycoproteins that create the structural component of mucus. Mucus functions as a blockade against pathogenic invasion and physical injury to the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts. Mucins create a protective layer for epithelial cells as either membrane-bound (MUC1, MUC3, MUC16, and MUC17) or secreted (MUC2, MUC5AC, and MUC19) proteins. MUC2, or mucin-2, the main O-glycosylated protein found in mucus, is secreted by goblet cells. The structure of MUC2 contains cysteine-rich N- and C-terminal domains along with a protein core made up of heavily O-glycosylated mucin domains. The high levels of O-glycosylation along with disulfide bonding make MUC2 resistant to proteolytic cleavage. Mucin expression and glycan structure changes occur in cancers of the intestine and impact the development and progression of these cancers. The presence of MUC2 in the mucous layer of the colon helps prevent ulcerative colitis (UC) by inhibiting the invasion of bacteria.

• Structure Composition:

  Liquid in 0.42% Potassium phosphate, 0.87% Sodium chloride, pH 7.3, 30% glycerol, and 0.01% sodium azide.

• Product Name Alternative:

  SMUC; Mucin-2; MUC-2; Intestinal mucin-2

• Swiss Prot:

  Q02817

• Reactivity:

  Human, Mouse, Rat

• Immunogen:

  KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within the C-term region of human MUC2. The exact sequence is proprietary.

• Conjugation:

  Unconjugated

• Applications:

  WB, IHC, IF/ICC

• Dilution:

  WB (1/500 - 1/1000), IHC (1/50 - 1/200), IF/ICC (1/50 - 1/200)

• Purity:

  The antibody was purified by immunogen affinity chromatography.

• Modification:

  Unmodification

• Molecular Weight:

  ~ 128 kDa

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

• Notes:

  For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

• Specificity:

  Recognizes endogenous levels of MUC2 protein.

• Applications Notes:

  Western blot analysis of MUC2 expression in mouse small intestine (A), rat small intestine (B) whole cell lysates.

• Host or Source:

  Rabbit

• CAS Number:

  9007-83-4