Anti-Catenin delta-2; clone 4H2.1

Application

Anti-Catenin delta-2, clone 4H2.1 Antibody, Cat. No. MABN2330, is a highly specific mouse monoclonal antibody that targets Catenin delta-2 and has been tested for use in Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) and Western Blotting.

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:50-250 dilution from a representative lot detected Catenin delta-2 in rat thalamus, rat cerebellum, and human cerebral cortex tissue sections.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Disclaimer

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General description

Catenin delta-2 (UniProt: Q9UQB3; also known as Delta-catenin, GT24, Neural plakophilin-related ARM-repeat protein, NPRAP, Neurojungin) is encoded by the CTNND2 (also known as NPRAP) gene (Gene ID: 1501) in human. Delta Catenin is a component of the cadherin-catenin cell adhesion complex and is enriched in synaptosomes. Catenin Delta 2 is a member of the beta-catenin superfamily and is expressed in the brain where it is required for normal cognitive development and its highest expression is observed in fetal brain. Catenin Delta 2 is phosphorylated by Cdk5 and by GSK-3beta. Catenin Delta 2 plays a critical role in neuronal development, particularly in the formation and/or maintenance of dendritic spines and synapses. It is also involved in the regulation of Wnt signaling where it acts on beta-catenin turnover, facilitating beta-catenin interaction with GSK3beta, phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and degradation. When bound to ZBTB33 (Zinc Finger and BTB Domain Containing 33), it functions as a transcriptional activator. Catenin delta-2 also promotes the disruption of E-cadherin based adherens junction to favor cell spreading upon stimulation by hepatocyte growth factor. Two isoforms of Catenin delta-2 have been reported that are produced by alternative splicing. It has nine Armadillo (ARM) repeats and a coiled coil region (aa 49-84). Defects in CTNND2 gene are known to cause autism and delayed acquisition of psychomotor skills. (Ref.: Yuan, L et al. (2015). J. Biol. Chem. 290(17):10947-57).

Immunogen

GST/His-tagged recombinant fragment corresponding to 145 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human Catenin delta-2.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Protein G purified

Format: Purified

Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG2b in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in mouse cerebellum tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 0.02 µg/mL of this antibody detected Catenin delta-2 in mouse cerebellum tissue lysate.

Specificity

Clone 4H2.1 specifically detects Catenin delta-2 in human and murine cells. It targets an epitope with in the C-tereminal region.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~150 kDa observed; 132.66 kDa calculated. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).