BACE2 Antibody: Accumulation of the amyloid-beta (Abeta) plaque in the cerebral cortex is a critical event in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Abeta peptide is generated by proteolytic cleavage of the beta-amyloid protein precursor (APP) at beta- and gamma-sites by proteases. The long-sought beta-secretase was recently identified by several groups independently and designated beta-site APP cleaving enzyme (BACE) and aspartyl protease 2 (Asp2). A BACE homolog was recently cloned and designated BACE2, Asp1, DRAP (for Down region aspartic protease), and memapsin 1. BACE2 also cleaves APP at beta-site and at a different site within Abeta. BACE2 locates on chromosome 21q22.3, the so-called ‘Down critical region', suggesting that BACE2 and Abeta may also contribute to the pathogenesis of Down syndrome.1) Vassar R, et al. β-secretase cleavage of Alzheimer's amyloid precursor protein by the transmembrane aspartic protease BACE. Science 1999; 286:735-41.
Immunogen
BACE2 antibody was raised against a 16 amino acid peptide near the amino terminus of human BACE2. The immunogen is located within amino acids 30 - 80 of BACE2.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIHC-PWB
BACE2 can be used for detection of BACE2 by Western blot at 1 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 10 μg/mL.
Western blot analysis of BACE2 in (A) human and (B) mouse heart tissue lysates with BACE2 antibody at 1 μg/mL.
Application
Immunohistochemistry of BACE2 in mouse heart with BACE2 antibody at 10 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1301 - Human Heart Tissue Lysate
Application Notes
BACE2 can be used for detection of BACE2 by Western blot at 1 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 10 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
BACE2 antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
BACE2 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.