Background:

Ataxin-2, the gene product of the human spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2/ATXN2) gene, is a basic protein with two domains (Sm1 and Sm2) implicated in RNA splicing and protein interaction. Ataxin-2 interacts with a putative RNA-binding protein ataxin-2-binding-protein 1 (A2BP1), which is expressed in muscle and brain. Ataxin-2 is ubiquitously expressed with highest levels in the cytoplasm of Purkinje cells. Both A2BP1 and ataxin-2 are localized to the trans-Golgi network. Mice expressing ataxin-2 with polyglutamine show progressive functional deficits accompanied by loss of Purkinje cell dendritic arbor and eventually loss of Purkinje cells. In conclusion, expansion of ataxin-2 results in spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, which affects the cerebellum and other areas of the central nervous system.

Specificity:

Ataxin-2 (F774) polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of Ataxin-2 protein.

Alternative names:

Ataxin 2; ATXN2; SCA2; TNRC13;

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 740-788 of Human Ataxin-2.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 140 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:1000 IHC: 1:50~1:200

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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