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AB221144

Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986]

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  • 20ul selling size
  • Recombinant
  • Advanced Validation
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Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (ab221144) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting TRP2/DCT in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, mIHC. Suitable for Human, Mouse.

- Multiplex IHC validated on the Leica BOND® MAX using Opal reagents
- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
- Over 10 publications

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TYRP2, DCT, L-dopachrome tautomerase, DT, L-dopachrome Delta-isomerase, Tyrosinase-related protein 2, TRP-2, TRP2

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human skin tissue labeling TRP2/DCT with ab221144 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining in melanocytes of human skin (PMID : 12535195). Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

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-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human melanoma tissue labeling TRP2/DCT with ab221144 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining in human melanoma (PMID : 24475287). Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

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

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)
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Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)

Panel A : merged staining of anti-Desmoglein 1/DSG1 (gray; Opal™690), anti-Langerin (green; Opal™520) and anti-TRP2/DCT (red; Opal™570) on human skin. Panel B : anti-TRP2/DCT stained on melanocytes. Panel C : anti-Langerin stained on Langerhans cells. Panel D : anti-Desmoglein 1/DSG1 stained on epidermis. The section was incubated in three rounds of staining : in the order of ab236259, ab283686, and ab221144 for 30 mins at room temperature. Each round was followed by a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument with an Opal™ 4-color kit. Image acquisition was performed with Leica SP8 confocal microscope.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)

TRP2/DCT was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg SK-MEL-2 (human skin malignant melanoma cell line) whole cell lysate with ab221144 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab221144 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366), was used for detection at 1/5000 dilution.

Lane 1 : SK-MEL-2 whole cell lysate 10 μg (Input).

Lane 2 : ab221144 IP in SK-MEL-2 whole cell lysate.

Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab221144 in SK-MEL-2 whole cell lysate.

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

Exposure time : 5 seconds.

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (ab221144)

Predicted band size: 59 kDa

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)

TRP2/DCT was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg B16-F0 (mouse melanoma epithelial cell-like cell line) whole cell lysate with ab221144 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab221144 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366), was used for detection at 1/5000 dilution.

Lane 1 : B16-F0 whole cell lysate 10 μg (Input).

Lane 2 : ab221144 IP in B16-F0 whole cell lysate.

Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab221144 in B16-F0 whole cell lysate.

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

Exposure time : 41 seconds.

~85KD band is the glycosylated form (PMID : 12719423)

All lanes:

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (ab221144)

Predicted band size: 59 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)
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Western blot - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (AB221144)

Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Exposure time : Lane 1 : 5 seconds; Lane 2 : 15 seconds; Lane 3 : 26 seconds; Lane 4 : 3 minutes.

The molecular mass observed is consistent with what has been described in the literature (PMID : 12719423, PMID : 25009701)

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Western blot - Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (ab221144) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

MeWo (human malignant melanoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

SK-MEL-2 (human skin malignant melanoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

SK-MEL-28 (human malignant melanoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

F9 (mouse embryonic testicular cancer cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

Lane 1:

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

Lanes 2 - 4:

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 1/20000 dilution

Predicted band size: 59 kDa

Observed band size: 69 kDa,85 kDa

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  • Carrier free

    Anti-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR21986

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Human

Applications

mIHC, 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-TRP2/DCT antibody [EPR21986] (ab221144) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Multiplex IHC (mIHC) in Human, Mouse samples.

What is the molecular weight of TRP2/DCT?
Anti-TRP2/DCT [EPR21986] (ab221144) specifically detects a band for TRP2/DCT (UniProt: P40126) at a molecular weight of 59kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-TRP2/DCT [EPR21986] (ab221144) was first used in a scientific publication in 2018 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 [EPR21986] also available for your convenience: ab221144, Carrier free - ab234901

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 - 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

Supplementary information

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

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.

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.

Product protocols

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Target data

Plays a role in melanin biosynthesis (PubMed : 33100333). Catalyzes the conversion of L-dopachrome into 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA).
See full target information DCT

Publications (28)

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Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) 14: PubMed40722910

2025

The Antioxidant and Skin-Brightening Effects of a Novel Caffeic Acid Derivative, Caffeic Acid-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylpropanolester.

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Kyu-Lim Kim,Ju-Hee Jeon,Yeonjoon Kim,Kyung-Min Lim

Frontiers in pharmacology 16:1572878 PubMed40356959

2025

Apigenin promotes melanogenesis and melanosome transport through the c-KIT/Raf-1/MAPK/CREB pathway in HEMCs.

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Jinpeng Lv,Duo Meng,Huansha Zhang,Wenhui Xu,Xiaohong An,Chuanwei Yin,Kun Zou,Rongyin Gao

Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research 11:1139-1148 PubMed40013286

2025

Understanding the skin blackening phenomenon in Youzhou Dark goats based on the histological characteristics of melanocytes.

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Cancan Chen,Jie Li,Xiaoyan Sun,Jing Jiang,Shipeng Lv,Liangjia Liu,Gaofu Wang,Hangxing Ren

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 13: PubMed39593972

2024

Anti-Melanogenic Activities of Polyphenol-Rich Extract on α-MSH-Stimulated B16F10 Cells via PI3K/Akt and MAPK/ERK Pathways.

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Bei Chen,Honghong Chen,Kun Qiao,Min Xu,Jingna Wu,Yongchang Su,Yan Shi,Lina Ke,Zhiyu Liu,Qin Wang

Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology 38:e23736 PubMed38769691

2024

Tumor formation at ileocecal junction associated with interleukin-1β upregulation in aryl hydrocarbon receptor-deficient mouse.

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Togo Ikuta,Hiroaki Kanda

Heliyon 10:e26715 PubMed38455547

2024

Exploring the potential of white birch sap: A natural alternative to traditional skin whitening agents with reduced side effects.

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Fan Liu,Ting Xu,Jiaxuan He,Yiting Jiang,Linkai Qu,Lei Wang,Jiahui Ma,Qinsi Yang,Wei Wu,Da Sun,Yan Chen

Nature communications 15:796 PubMed38280858

2024

Sexual dimorphism in melanocyte stem cell behavior reveals combinational therapeutic strategies for cutaneous repigmentation.

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Luye An,Dahihm Kim,Leanne R Donahue,Menansili Abraham Mejooli,Chi-Yong Eom,Nozomi Nishimura,Andrew C White

Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin 47:486-498 PubMed38199251

2024

Loureirin A Promotes Cell Differentiation and Suppresses Migration and Invasion of Melanoma Cells via WNT and AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathways.

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Zi-Yi Xia,Ling Liu,Chiu-Fai Kuok,Xue-Li Wang,Dan Shi,Quan Ma,Xiao-Yang Cheng,Guo-Li Wang,Min-Jing Li,Qiu-Sheng Zheng,Xiao-Na Liu,De-Fang Li,Bo-Han Li

Heliyon 9:e21744 PubMed38027573

2023

Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.

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Dandan Wang,Yan Yang,Gulijiayina Hengerjia,Yan Deng

Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology 52:1013-1020 PubMed37852303

2023

Oral melanoacanthoma: Clinicopathological and immunohistochemical features of a case series and a scoping review.

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Thalita Soares Tavares,Adriana Aparecida Silva da Costa,Felipe da Mata Camargos,Ricardo Santiago Gomez,Cassiano Francisco Weege Nonaka,Pollianna Muniz Alves,Elismauro Francisco Mendonça,Sebastião Silvério Sousa-Neto,Ana Carolina Uchoa Vasconcelos,Sandra Beatriz Chaves Tarquínio,Patrícia Carlos Caldeira
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