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AB321247

Alexa Fluor® 750 Anti-NPHS2 antibody [EPR13820]

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NPHS2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 750.

View Alternative Names

Podocin, NPHS2

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR13820

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor® 750

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 749nm, Em: 775nm

Carrier free

No

Applications

Target Binding Affinity, Antibody Labelling

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

How are conjugated primary antibodies validated?
This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone.

Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle|Store in the dark

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

The NPHS2 gene encodes the protein known as podocin which plays an important role in the renal system. Podocin is a membrane protein with a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa. It is largely expressed in the kidney specifically in the podocyte foot processes of the glomerulus. The protein is responsible for the proper functioning of the slit diaphragm a critical component in the kidney's filtration barrier. NPHS2 by maintaining the structural integrity of these cells prevents proteins from spilling into the urine.
Biological function summary

The function of the NPHS2 gene product is significant in the maintenance of the glomerular filtration barrier. Podocin is a part of the slit diaphragm complex interacting closely with other proteins like nephrin. This interaction is required for the formation and stabilization of the slit diaphragm which filters blood plasma in the glomerulus. The precision in its location and function ensures the selective permeability of the filtration barrier.

Pathways

NPHS2 is heavily involved in pathways that regulate kidney function and filtration processes. It is an important component of the slit diaphragm complex pathway. Podocin’s interaction with proteins like nephrin and CD2AP integrates it into signaling pathways important for cytoskeletal dynamics and cell adhesion in podocytes. These interactions play an essential role in facilitating the response of podocytes to mechanical stress and in maintaining the structure of the glomerular filtration barrier.

NPHS2 mutations link directly to steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). This condition leads to proteinuria and progressive kidney failure. Podocin dysfunction disrupts the integrity of the renal filtration barrier causing this disease. The protein nephrin is another component in SRNS pathophysiology as both are fundamental to maintaining the structure and function of the slit diaphragm. Understanding the relationship between NPHS2 and these proteins can aid in developing targeted therapies for SRNS and related nephropathies.

Product protocols

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Target data

Plays a role in the regulation of glomerular permeability, acting probably as a linker between the plasma membrane and the cytoskeleton.
See full target information Podocin

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