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AB184505

Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191]

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Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (ab184505) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting TPH2 in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, IHC-Fr. Suitable for Mouse, Rat.

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- Over 10 publications

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Ntph, Tph2, Tryptophan 5-hydroxylase 2, Neuronal tryptophan hydroxylase, Tryptophan 5-monooxygenase 2

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse brainstem tissue labeling TPH2 with ab184505 at 1/250 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution. Cytoplasm staining on dorsal raphe cells of mouse brainstem [PMID : 22912815]. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is ab97051 at 1/500 dilution.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen Mouse brainstem tissue labeling TPH2 with ab184505 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Cytoplasm staining on dorsal raphe cells of mouse brainstem [PMID : 22912815]. The nuclear counterstain is DAPI (blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is ab150077 secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat brainstem tissue labeling TPH2 with ab184505 at 1/250 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution. Cytoplasm staining on dorsal raphe cells of rat brainstem [PMID : 22912815]. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is ab97051 at 1/500 dilution.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
  • IHC-Fr

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen Mouse cerebrum tissue labeling TPH2 with ab184505 at 1/500 dilution followed by ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) at 1/1000 (2 ug/ml) dilution (Green). Positive staining on mouse cerebrum. is observed. The nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Secondary antibody control : Secondary antibody is ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) at 1000 (2 ug/ml) dilution.

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat stomach tissue labeling TPH2 with ab184505 at 1/250 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution. No staining on rat stomach. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse spleen tissue labeling TPH2 with ab184505 at 1/250 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution. No staining on mouse spleen. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

TPH2 was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg of Mouse brain lysate with ab184505 at 1/40 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab184505 at 1/500 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366), was used for detection at 1/1000 dilution.

Lane 1 : Mouse brain lysate, 10μg (Input).

Lane 2 : ab184505 IP in Mouse brain lysate.

Lane 3 : Rabbit IgG,monoclonal [EPR25A]-Isotype Control (ab172730) instead of ab184505 in Mouse brain lysate.

Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Exposure time : 10 seconds.

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (ab184505)

Predicted band size: 56 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)
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Western blot - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (AB184505)

Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

This target is specifically expressed in DR (dorsal raphe nucleus). WB was tested with midbrain or brainstem because both include the DR zone. The results were consistent with the literature (PMID : 21272616; PMID : 19181488).

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Western blot - Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (ab184505) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Mouse midbrain lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Mouse brainstem lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

Mouse kidney lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

Mouse spleen lysate at 20 µg

Lane 5:

RAW 264.7 (Mouse macrophage cell line transformed with Abelson murine leukemia virus) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 6:

NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 56 kDa

Observed band size: 56 kDa

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Exposure time: 3min

  • Carrier free

    Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR19191

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

IHC-Fr, WB, IHC-P, IP

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-TPH2 antibody [EPR19191] (ab184505) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr) in Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of TPH2?
Anti-TPH2 [EPR19191] (ab184505) specifically detects a band for TPH2 (UniProt: Q8CGV2) at a molecular weight of 56kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-TPH2 [EPR19191] (ab184505) was first used in a scientific publication in 2016 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Trial sizes available!
Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR19191] also available for your convenience: ab184505, Carrier free - ab240286

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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 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

Supplementary information

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

The TPH2 protein also known as Tryptophan Hydroxylase 2 acts as a catalyst in the rate-limiting step of serotonin biosynthesis. It resides mostly in the brain specifically within neurons of the central nervous system where it facilitates the conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptophan. TPH2 has a molecular mass of approximately 55 kDa. TPH2 expression is mainly observed in the raphe nuclei a region involved in mood regulation and other neural functions.
Biological function summary

TPH2 is essential for serotonin production impacting mood cognition and neurodevelopment. It functions independently rather than as part of a complex. By controlling serotonin levels TPH2 influences many physiological processes including sleep cycles appetite and emotional status. Its activity is important for maintaining normal levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft therefore contributing to overall neural communication.

Pathways

TPH2 is involved in the serotonin biosynthesis pathway where it regulates serotonin production. This pathway is vital for mood and emotional regulation. TPH2 also interacts with enzymes like AADC (Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase) which further converts 5-hydroxytryptophan into serotonin. These interactions ensure a balanced production of serotonin essential for proper neuronal signaling and stable mental states.

TPH2 has connections with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders. Altered TPH2 function can lead to reduced serotonin levels contributing to the pathophysiology of these disorders. Studies show that TPH2 may interact with proteins like MAOA (Monoamine oxidase A) where mutations or dysregulation can exacerbate mood disorders. Understanding TPH2's role offers insights into therapeutic strategies targeting serotonin imbalances in mental health conditions.

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Publications (30)

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Nature 642:154-164 PubMed40307550

2025

Serotonin and neurotensin inputs in the vCA1 dictate opposing social valence.

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Julia M Zorab,Huanhuan Li,Richa Awasthi,Anna Schinasi,Yoonjeong Cho,Thomas O'Loughlin,Xiaoting Wu

Biomolecules 15: PubMed40305154

2025

The C1473G Mutation in the Mouse Gene: From Molecular Mechanism to Biological Consequences.

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Nikita V Khotskin,Polina D Komleva,Alla B Arefieva,Vitalii S Moskaliuk,Anna Khotskina,Ghofran Alhalabi,Arseniy E Izyurov,Nadezhda A Sinyakova,Daniil Sherbakov,Elizabeth A Kulikova,Daria V Bazovkina,Alexander V Kulikov

iScience 28:111953 PubMed40083716

2025

KAT6B overexpression in mice causes aggression, anxiety, and epilepsy.

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Maria I Bergamasco,Ezgi Ozturk,Pablo M Casillas-Espinosa,Alexandra L Garnham,Waruni Abeysekera,Verena C Wimmer,Pradeep Rajasekhar,Hannah K Vanyai,Lachlan Whitehead,Marnie E Blewitt,Kelly Rogers,Adam P Vogel,Anthony J Hannan,Gordon K Smyth,Nigel C Jones,Tim Thomas,Anne K Voss

Bioactive materials 46:1-20 PubMed39719966

2024

An electrostatic encapsulation strategy to motivate 3D-printed polyelectrolyte scaffolds for repair of osteoporotic bone defects.

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Xiang Gao,Jirong Yang,Lingna Liu,Zilong Hu,Rui Lin,Lan Tang,Mei Yu,Zhiping Chen,Chongjian Gao,Min Zhang,Li Li,Changshun Ruan,Yanzhi Liu

Journal of neuroinflammation 21:307 PubMed39609821

2024

Taprenepag restores maternal-fetal interface homeostasis for the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Kai Wang,Shufen Zhang,Yunxia Wang,Xiaomei Wu,Lijuan Wen,Tingting Meng,Xiangyu Jin,Sufen Li,Yiling Hong,Jia Ke,Yichong Xu,Hong Yuan,Fuqiang Hu

Translational psychiatry 14:408 PubMed39358336

2024

Dorsal raphe dopaminergic neurons target CaMKII neurons in dorsal bed nucleus of the stria terminalis for mediating depression-related behaviors.

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Wentao Wang,Dan Wang,Di Zhao,Lihong Xu,Shujun Jiang,Yu Zhang,Minghu Cui,Jing Liu,Fantao Meng,Cuilan Liu,Dunjiang Liu,Wei Li,Chen Li

Nature communications 15:2722 PubMed38548744

2024

A midbrain GABAergic circuit constrains wakefulness in a mouse model of stress.

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Shuancheng Ren,Cai Zhang,Faguo Yue,Jinxiang Tang,Wei Zhang,Yue Zheng,Yuanyuan Fang,Na Wang,Zhenbo Song,Zehui Zhang,Xiaolong Zhang,Han Qin,Yaling Wang,Jianxia Xia,Chenggang Jiang,Chao He,Fenlan Luo,Zhian Hu

Acta pharmacologica Sinica 45:1393-1405 PubMed38528118

2024

Disfunction of dorsal raphe nucleus-hippocampus serotonergic-HTR3 transmission results in anxiety phenotype of Neuroplastin 65-deficient mice.

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Jie Cheng,Ling Chen,Ya-Ni Zheng,Juan Liu,Lei Zhang,Xiao-Ming Zhang,Liang Huang,Qiong-Lan Yuan

eLife 12: PubMed36695811

2023

Neurexins in serotonergic neurons regulate neuronal survival, serotonin transmission, and complex mouse behaviors.

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Amy Cheung,Kotaro Konno,Yuka Imamura,Aya Matsui,Manabu Abe,Kenji Sakimura,Toshikuni Sasaoka,Takeshi Uemura,Masahiko Watanabe,Kensuke Futai

Translational psychiatry 12:487 PubMed36402746

2022

Constitutive 5-HT2C receptor knock-out facilitates fear extinction through altered activity of a dorsal raphe-bed nucleus of the stria terminalis pathway.

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Sandra T Süß,Linda M Olbricht,Stefan Herlitze,Katharina Spoida
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