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MUC2 Antibody (MLP/2970R) [DyLight 755]

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-08240IR

Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody
Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Applications

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

DyLight 755 (Excitation = 754 nm, Emission = 776 nm)

Antibody Source

Recombinant Monoclonal Rabbit IgG Clone # MLP/2970R

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Summary for MUC2 Antibody (MLP/2970R) [DyLight 755]

Immunogen

Recombinant full-length human MUC2 protein (exact sequence is proprietary) (Uniprot: Q02817)

Epitope

GTQTP (GlyThrGlnThrPro)

Localization

Cytoplasm, Cell surface

Specificity

Recognizes a single glycoprotein of 520kDa, identified as mucin 2 (MUC2). This monoclonal antibody shows no cross-reaction with human milk fat globule membranes, MUC1, or MUC3. Its epitope has been defined as GTQTP (GlyThrGlnThrPro). Mucins are high molecular weight glycoproteins, which constitute the major component of the mucus layer that protects the gastric epithelium. MUC2 is specifically expressed in goblet cells of the small intestine in about 65% of colonic carcinomas and about 40% of gastric carcinomas. MUC2 is rarely expressed outside of the GI tract with the exceptions of mucinous carcinoma of breast and clear cell-type carcinomas of the ovary.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Applications for MUC2 Antibody (MLP/2970R) [DyLight 755]

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A or G purified

Formulation

50mM Sodium Borate

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the 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

Store at 4C in the dark.

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

Additional MUC2 Products

Product Documents for MUC2 Antibody (MLP/2970R) [DyLight 755]

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Product Specific Notices for MUC2 Antibody (MLP/2970R) [DyLight 755]



DyLight (R) is a trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries.

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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