Galectin-2 Antibody [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488]

• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Sheep
• Conjugate: Alexa Fluor Plus 488

Galectin-2 Antibody [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488] Summary

• Specificity: Detects mouse Galectin-2 in direct ELISAs and Western blots. In direct ELISAs, less than 3% cross-reactivity with recombinant human Galectin-2 is observed.
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Sheep

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Protect from light. Do not freeze. 12 months from date of receipt, 2 to 8 °C as supplied
• Buffer: Supplied 0.2 mg/mL in a saline solution containing BSA and Sodium Azide.

Notes

This product is produced by and ships from R&D Systems, Inc., a Bio-Techne brand.

Background

Galectin-2 (Gal-2; also LEG2, HL14 and L-14-II) is a 14-15 kDa member of the S-type (1-CRD type) lectin family of proteins. It is a potentially secreted, noncovalent homodimer that is expressed by stomach mucosal columnar epithelium, small intestine Goblet cells and keratinocytes. Galectin-2 is reported to bind to CD29, and initiate CD8⁺ T cell apoptosis. Structurally, it serves to bind nonsialylated poly-NAcetyllactosamine motifs. Mouse Galectin-2 is 130 amino acids (aa) in length. There is one galectin domain (aa 4-130) that contains one dimerization interface (aa 123-128). Full-length mouse Galectin-2 shares 86% and 66% aa identity with rat and human Galectin-2, respectively.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.