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AB89352

Anti-ITM2B antibody

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Mouse Polyclonal ITM2B antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human ITM2B.

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BRI, BRI2, ITM2B, Integral membrane protein 2B, Immature BRI2, Protein E25B, Transmembrane protein BRI, imBRI2, Bri

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Western blot - Anti-ITM2B antibody (AB89352)
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Western blot - Anti-ITM2B antibody (AB89352)

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Western blot - Anti-ITM2B antibody (ab89352) at 1 µg/mL

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ITM2B transfected 293T cell lysate at 25 µg

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Non-transfected lysate at 25 µg

Predicted band size: 30 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-ITM2B antibody (AB89352)
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Western blot - Anti-ITM2B antibody (AB89352)

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Western blot - Anti-ITM2B antibody (ab89352) at 1 µg/mL

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HepG2 cell lysate at 50 µg

Predicted band size: 30 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB

applications

Immunogen

Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human ITM2B.

Q9Y287

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
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

Supplementary information

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

ITM2B also known as Integral Membrane Protein 2B or BRI2 is a transmembrane protein weighing approximately 30 kDa. This protein is expressed widely in human tissues showing particularly high levels in the central nervous system and brain. ITM2B functions mechanically by playing a role in protein processing and trafficking owing to its transmembrane nature. With an integral role in cellular functions ITM2B interacts with various cellular components associated with membrane-related activities.
Biological function summary

ITM2B engages in several vital cellular processes such as regulation of amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing. ITM2B forms part of a complex with other proteins involved in APP cleavage which is significant for maintaining cell homeostasis. It also influences neuronal functions through its effects on synaptic plasticity and could impact cognitive abilities. The protein's presence in brain regions ties ITM2B closely to neural activities where protein interactions are essential for cellular communication.

Pathways

ITM2B exerts influence on critical processes in amyloidogenic pathways contributing to the modulation of amyloid-beta production. This protein directly interacts with other players like APP and presenilin 1 within this pathway affecting the levels of amyloids and ultimately impacting neural integrity. Additionally ITM2B participates in Wnt signaling pathways linking it to cellular differentiation and proliferation where it modulates interactions with proteins that convey Wnt signals such as beta-catenin.

ITM2B is directly linked to familial British dementia and familial Danish dementia both neurodegenerative conditions. These diseases involve mutations in the ITM2B gene leading to abnormal protein aggregates that disrupt normal brain function. ITM2B's relationship with amyloid-beta and presenilin 1 also connects it to Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis where these proteins play roles in amyloid plaque formation a hallmark of Alzheimer's. Studies focus on targeting ITM2B interactions and processing to develop therapies for these conditions highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

Product protocols

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Target data

Plays a regulatory role in the processing of the amyloid-beta A4 precursor protein (APP) and acts as an inhibitor of the amyloid-beta peptide aggregation and fibrils deposition. Plays a role in the induction of neurite outgrowth. Functions as a protease inhibitor by blocking access of secretases to APP cleavage sites.. Mature BRI2 (mBRI2) functions as a modulator of the amyloid-beta A4 precursor protein (APP) processing leading to a strong reduction in the secretion of secretase-processed amyloid-beta protein 40 and amyloid-beta protein 42.. Bri23 peptide prevents aggregation of APP amyloid-beta protein 42 into toxic oligomers.
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Publications (1)

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Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 8: PubMed30060509

2018

Quantitative Analysis of Seven New Prostate Cancer Biomarkers and the Potential Future of the 'Biomarker Laboratory'.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Kevin Cao,Callum Arthurs,Ali Atta-Ul,Michael Millar,Mariana Beltran,Jochen Neuhaus,Lars-Christian Horn,Rui Henrique,Aamir Ahmed,Christopher Thrasivoulou
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