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Rabbit Polyclonal TRP2/DCT antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human DCT aa 250-450.

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (AB223736), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (AB223736), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (AB223736), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (AB223736), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (AB223736), expandable thumbnail

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human DCT aa 250-450. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P40126

Reactivity data

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IHC-PWB
Human
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Pig
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Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/200.00000 - 1/500.00000

Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Predicted

Species

Pig

Dilution info

-

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-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

0.04000-0.40000 µg/mL

Notes

-

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Species

Pig

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-

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-

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Target data

Function

Catalyzes the conversion of L-dopachrome into 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA).

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Rabbit Polyclonal TRP2/DCT antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human DCT aa 250-450.

Alternative names

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen
  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human DCT aa 250-450. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P40126
Purification technique

Affinity purification

Concentration
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Storage

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

Notes

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Supplementary info

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

Activity summary

TRP2 also known as DCT or dopachrome tautomerase is a protein involved in melanin synthesis and is part of the tyrosinase-related protein family. It has a molecular weight of approximately 60 kDa. TRP2/DCT is mainly expressed in melanocytes which are cells responsible for pigment production. The protein functions in the melanin biosynthetic pathway converting dopachrome into DHICA contributing to the eumelanin formation which impacts skin and hair color.

Biological function summary

TRP2/DCT participates in pigmentation and photoprotection processes. It functions in tandem with other enzymes like tyrosinase and TRP1 to form a multiprotein complex important for melanin synthesis. The coordination of these proteins ensures the effective production and regulation of melanin which absorbs ultraviolet radiation and reduces DNA damage in skin cells.

Pathways

TRP2/DCT plays a role in the melanin biosynthetic pathway and influences the Wnt signaling pathway. The melanin pathway involves enzymes such as tyrosinase which initiates the conversion of tyrosine to L-DOPA and eventually to melanin pigments. The Wnt signaling pathway critical for cellular processes like proliferation and differentiation interacts with melanogenesis through proteins like beta-catenin influencing TRP2/DCT expression and activity.

Associated diseases and disorders

TRP2/DCT has significant associations with melanoma and vitiligo. In melanoma altered expression of TRP2/DCT can impact tumor cell proliferation and survival often interacting with proteins like MITF an important regulator of melanocyte development. In vitiligo changes in TRP2/DCT expression can disrupt melanin production leading to depigmented patches on the skin. Understanding these interactions and expressions aids in potential therapeutic approaches for these skin conditions.

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  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of human skin tissue labeling TRP2/DCT (high expression) with ab223736 at 1/200 dilution.

    Performed heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Western blot - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736) at 0.4 µg/mL

    Lane 1: SK-MEL-30 (human cutaneous melanoma cell line) whole cell lysate

    Lane 2: U-2 OS (human bone osteosarcoma epithelial cell line) whole cell lysate

    Predicted band size: 59 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of human skin tissue labeling TRP2/DCT with ab223736 at 1/200 dilution.

    Performed heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of human skeletal muscle tissue labeling TRP2/DCT (low expression) with ab223736 at 1/200 dilution.

    Performed heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of human testis tissue labeling TRP2/DCT with ab223736 at 1/200 dilution.

    Performed heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of human cerebral cortex tissue labeling TRP2/DCT with ab223736 at 1/200 dilution.

    Performed heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody (ab223736)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of human lumph node tissue labeling TRP2/DCT with ab223736 at 1/200 dilution.

    Performed heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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