Anti-Mucin-2 Antibody, clone 2C8 ZooMAb^® Rabbit Monoclonal

Mucin-2 (UniProt: Q02817; also known as MUC-2, Intestinal Mucin-2) is encoded by the MUC2 (also known as SMUC) gene (Gene ID: 4583) in human. Mucin-2 (MUC2) is a secreted protein that coats the epithelia of the intestines, airways, and other mucus membrane-containing organs. It provides a protective, lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents at mucosal surfaces. Major constituent of both the inner and outer mucus layers of the colon and may play a role in excluding bacteria from the inner mucus layer. Mucin-2 is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-20), which is subsequently cleaved off to produce the mature form. It exists as a disulfide-linked homotrimer that can be highly O-glycosylated. It contains four VWFD domains and two VWFC domains. Mucin-2 undergoes proteolytic cleavage in the outer mucus layer of the colon, contributing to the expanded volume and loose nature of this layer that allows for bacterial colonization in contrast to the inner mucus layer which

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KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 15 amino acids from the C-terminal half of human Mucin-2.

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) in Human small intestine tissue sections.

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected Mucin-2 in Human small intestine tissue sections.

Tested Applications

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:10,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Mucin-2 in lysate from Human small intestine tissue.

Affinity Binding Assay: A representative lot of this antibody bound Mucin-2 peptide with a KD of 2.4 x 10-7 in an affinity binding assay.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Mucin-2 in SW480 cells.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Clone 2C8 is a ZooMAb^® rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Mucin-2. It targets an epitope within 15 amino acids from the C-terminal half.

Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS with 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 µL.

Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 µL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.

Reconstitute lyophilized antibody pellet with 25μL of ultrapure water or Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS). Please refer to our reconstitution protocol and the specific application guidance on the suggested starting dilutions and sample type.

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