Rabbit Polyclonal XYLT2 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human XYLT2 aa 250-550.
pH: 7
Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)
Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine
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Human | Tested | Tested |
Mouse | Predicted | Predicted |
Rat | Predicted | Predicted |
Chicken | Predicted | Predicted |
Cow | Predicted | Predicted |
Dog | Predicted | Predicted |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/500.00000 - 1/3000.00000 | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Rat, Chicken, Cow, Dog | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/100.00000 - 1/1000.00000 | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Rat, Chicken, Cow, Dog | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Catalyzes the first step in the biosynthesis of chondroitin sulfate, heparan sulfate and dermatan sulfate proteoglycans, such as DCN. Transfers D-xylose from UDP-D-xylose to specific serine residues of the core protein.
XT2, UNQ3058/PRO9878, XYLT2, Xylosyltransferase 2, Peptide O-xylosyltransferase 1, Xylosyltransferase II, XT-II, XylT-II
Rabbit Polyclonal XYLT2 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human XYLT2 aa 250-550.
pH: 7
Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)
Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine
XYLT2 also known as xylosyltransferase 2 is an enzyme important in the glycosylation process with a molecular weight of approximately 95 kDa. This protein is mainly found in the Golgi apparatus where it participates in the attachment of xylose to specific serine residues within the core protein aiding in the initiation of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chains. XYLT2's activity contributes to the construction and maintenance of proteoglycans which have a structural and functional role in various cellular matrices.
XYLT2 operates as an important enzyme in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans primarily contributing to the formation of chondroitin sulfate and heparan sulfate chains. These chains attach to proteoglycans which become part of the extracellular matrix. It doesn’t work as part of a large complex but closely aligns with other enzymes involved in the elongation and modification of GAG chains. The enzyme's activity ensures the proper synthesis and regulation of these macromolecules affecting cellular communication and structural integrity.
XYLT2 significantly impacts the GAG biosynthetic pathway. It interacts with proteins like aggrecan and versican which are foundational components of the extracellular matrix. The heparan sulfate biosynthesis pathway also incorporates XYLT2 influencing cellular adhesion and signaling. These pathways play important roles in tissue development and repair as well as in maintaining homeostasis in connective tissues.
XYLT2's activity has connections to disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hereditary multiple exostoses. Mutations or altered expression levels in the XYLT2 gene can lead to abnormal GAG chain formation contributing to these conditions. This relationship involves disturbances in other proteins like EXT1 and EXT2 implicated in cartilage development and maintenance. Understanding XYLT2's role in these disorders can help in diagnosing and potentially developing targeted therapies.
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7.5% SDS PAGE
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-XYLT2 antibody (ab155193) at 1/1000 dilution
All lanes: HeLa whole cell lysate at 30 µg
Predicted band size: 97 kDa
Immunofluorescent analysis of methanol-fixed HeLa cells labeling XYLT2 with ab155193 at 1/500 dilution (green). Alpha tubulin filaments were labeled red.
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