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MUC2 Antibody

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP1-31231

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne
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NBP1-31231

Key Product Details

Validated by

Biological Validation

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human, Mouse, Rat, Porcine

Cited:

Human, Mouse

Applications

Validated:

Dot Blot, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Cited:

Cytometric Bead Assay Standard, Dot Blot, IF/IHC, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Carrier-protein conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within the C-terminus region of human MUC2. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Reactivity Notes

Immunogen displays the following percentage of sequence identity for non-tested species: Bovine (86%).

Localization

Secreted

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Theoretical MW

540 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Scientific Data Images for MUC2 Antibody

Immunohistochemistry: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231]

Immunohistochemistry: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231]

Immunohistochemistry: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231] - MUC2 and Cadherin-17 were detected in immersion fixed, paraffin-embedded sections of MimEX adult stem cell-derived ascending colon tissue with Mouse Anti-Human Cadherin-17 Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB1032) at 1.25 ug/mL and Rabbit Anti-Human/Mouse (Catalog # NBP1-31231) at 0.62 ug/mL overnight at 4 C. Tissue was then stained using the NorthernLights 493-conjugated Anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody (green; Catalog # NL009) and NorthernLights 557-conjugated Anti-Rabbit IgG Secondary Antibody (red; Catalog # NL004) and counterstained with DAPI (blue). Cadherin-17 staining was detected in cellular membranes throughout the epithelial layer while MUC2 staining was localized specifically to goblet cells.
Immunohistochemistry: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231]

Immunohistochemistry: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231]

Immunohistochemistry: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231] - Effect of SPI on mucin production in mouse ileum tissue. Representative micrographs for MUC2 staining and corresponding quantification of MUC2+ goblet cells per villus in the ileum tissue. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32911830) licensed under a CC-BY license.
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231]

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231]

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: MUC2 Antibody [NBP1-31231] - Milk-derived exosomes promote goblet cell expression in vitro. Representative micrographs for MUC2 immunofluorescent staining in LS174T control and exosome-treated cells (white arrows show positive stain). Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30699187/) licensed under a CC-BY license.

Applications for MUC2 Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Dot Blot

Reported in scientific literature (PMID:32223302).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1:100-1:1000

Immunohistochemistry

1:100-1:1000

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen

Assay dependent

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:100-1:1000

Western Blot

1:500-1:3000
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Antigen Affinity-purified

Formulation

PBS, 20% Glycerol

Preservative

0.025% Proclin 300

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Aliquot and store at -20C or -80C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: MUC2

MUC2, also called mucin 2, is a member of the mucin protein family which are heavily glycosylated, high molecular weight proteins that are produced by goblet cells in epithelial tissues including the intestinal and respiratory tract (1). Mucins can form gels and function in lubrication of mucosal surfaces which serve as a protective barrier of the epithelial lining and an innate host defense (1). Mucins are divided into two groups based on whether they are membrane-bound or secreted, where MUC2 belongs to the secretory group (1,2). Secreted mucins have a distinctive composition characterized by a large central exon "mucin domain" containing O-glycosylated tandem repeat regions rich in proline, threonine, and serine residues, non-repetitive domains, and cysteine-rich domains (1,2). The mucin domain is flanked by 5' and 3' D domains, a B-like domain, a C-like domain, and a Ck-domain (1,2). MUC2 was the first secretory mucin identified in humans (3,4). Full-length MUC2 protein is synthesized as 5179 amino acids (aa) in length with a theoretical molecular weight of ~540 kDa (5).

Changes or perturbations to MUC2 expression has been associated with a number of disease pathologies (1-4, 6). Specifically, altered MUC2 composition has been indicated in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (1-4, 6). In general, decreased or reduced MUC2 expression is associated with colorectal cancer disease progression and development of IBD (1-4, 6). Additionally, studies have found that upon intestinal infection due to parasites or bacteria MUC2 expression is increased, as is overall mucus secretion (3, 6).

References

1. Pothuraju, R., Krishn, S. R., Gautam, S. K., Pai, P., Ganguly, K., Chaudhary, S., Rachagani, S., Kaur, S., & Batra, S. K. (2020). Mechanistic and Functional Shades of Mucins and Associated Glycans in Colon Cancer. Cancers. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12030649

2. Ballester, B., Milara, J., & Cortijo, J. (2019). Mucins as a New Frontier in Pulmonary Fibrosis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm8091447

3. Liu, Y., Yu, X., Zhao, J., Zhang, H., Zhai, Q., & Chen, W. (2020). The role of MUC2 mucin in intestinal homeostasis and the impact of dietary components on MUC2 expression. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.07.191

4. Allen, A., Hutton, D. A., & Pearson, J. P. (1998). The MUC2 gene product: a human intestinal mucin. The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1357-2725(98)00028-4

5. Uniprot (Q02817)

6. Kim, Y. S., & Ho, S. B. (2010). Intestinal goblet cells and mucins in health and disease: recent insights and progress. Current Gastroenterology Reports. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-010-0131-2

Alternate Names

Intestinal mucin-2, MLP, MUC2, MUC-2, mucin 2, intestinal/tracheal, mucin 2, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming, mucin-2, SMUC

Gene Symbol

MUC2

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Product Documents for MUC2 Antibody

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Product Specific Notices for MUC2 Antibody

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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