AB198502

Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947]

RabMAb
Recombinant
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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal LIM2 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Lens fiber membrane intrinsic protein, MP18, MP19, MP20, LIM2

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Lab

Western blot - Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947] (AB198502)

Blocking and dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

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Western blot - Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947] (ab198502) at 1/5000 dilution

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Rat eyeball tissue lysate at 10 µg

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Rat brain tissue lysate at 10 µg

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Rat heart tissue lysate at 10 µg

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Rat kidney tissue lysate at 10 µg

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Rat spleen tissue lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

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Peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution

Predicted band size: 19 kDa

Observed band size: 20 kDa

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Exposure time: 3min

Lab

Western blot - Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947] (AB198502)

Blocking and dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947] (ab198502) at 1/50000 dilution

Lane 1:

Mouse eyeball tissue lysate at 10 µg

Lane 2:

Mouse brain tissue lysate at 10 µg

Lane 3:

Mouse heart tissue lysate at 10 µg

Lane 4:

Mouse kidney tissue lysate at 10 µg

Lane 5:

Mouse spleen tissue lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution

Predicted band size: 19 kDa

Observed band size: 20 kDa

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Exposure time: 30s

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR16947

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

applications

Immunogen

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

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Reactivity data

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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.

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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

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Supplementary information

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

The LIM2 protein also known as lens intrinsic membrane protein 2 is a lens-specific protein with a molecular mass of approximately 22 kDa. It is part of the eye lens fiber cells and is critical in maintaining lens transparency and structural integrity. LIM2 is highly expressed in the lens contributing to its function in the eye.

Biological function summary

LIM2 plays a significant role in lens development and homeostasis. It is part of the integral membrane proteins that influence lens fiber cell maturation and intercellular communication. LIM2 interacts with other cellular components supporting the structural arrangement necessary for proper lens function.

Pathways

LIM2 participates in cell adhesion and signal transduction pathways in the eye lens. These pathways are essential for maintaining cell shape transparency and communication within lens cells. LIM2 functions in concert with proteins like connexins which are also integral to cell-cell communication within the lens.

Mutations in the LIM2 gene have been linked to cataracts and other lens-related abnormalities. These conditions often result from disruptions in lens transparency and refractive properties that LIM2 helps maintain. The alpha crystallin and gamma crystallin proteins are related to LIM2 as their interactions affect lens clarity and structure contributing to cataract formation when dysfunctional.

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Product protocols

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:

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Target data

Present in the thicker 16-17 nm junctions of mammalian lens fiber cells, where it may contribute to cell junctional organization. Acts as a receptor for calmodulin. May play an important role in both lens development and cataractogenesis.

See full target information LIM2

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Publications (1)

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Neuron 112:362-383.e15 PubMed38016472

2023

Longitudinal single-cell transcriptional dynamics throughout neurodegeneration in SCA1.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Leon Tejwani,Neal G Ravindra,Changwoo Lee,Yubao Cheng,Billy Nguyen,Kimberly Luttik,Luhan Ni,Shupei Zhang,Logan M Morrison,John Gionco,Yangfei Xiang,Jennifer Yoon,Hannah Ro,Fatema Haidery,Rosalie M Grijalva,Eunwoo Bae,Kristen Kim,Regina T Martuscello,Harry T Orr,Huda Y Zoghbi,Hayley S McLoughlin,Laura P W Ranum,Vikram G Shakkottai,Phyllis L Faust,Siyuan Wang,David van Dijk,Janghoo Lim

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Product promise

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Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947]

Western blot - Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947] (AB198502)

Western blot - Anti-LIM2 antibody [EPR16947] (AB198502)

Key facts

Host species

Clonality

Clone number

Isotype

Carrier free

Reacts with

Applications

Immunogen

Reactivity data

Product details

Properties and storage information

Form

Purification technique

Storage buffer

Shipped at conditions

Appropriate short-term storage duration

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

Aliquoting information

Storage information

Supplementary information

Biological function summary

Pathways

Product protocols

Target data

Publications (1)

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