Nanos2 Antibody: Nanos is a zinc-finger containing, RNA-binding protein that has been implicated in germ cell development in both invertebrates and vertebrates. In drosophila, Nanos represses apoptosis during development to ensure proper germ-line development. Unlike Nanos1 whose expression in mice is dispensable, the Nanos2 and Nanos3 proteins are required for germ cell development. Nanos2-null primordial germ cells (PGCs) die only in the male gonads and show no defects in females, while Nanos3-null PGCs are lost during the migration stage regardless of sex. Nanos2 and Nanos3 have distinct expression patterns during embryo development, suggesting that these two proteins do not have redundant functions. However, expression of Nanos2 can at least partially replace Nanos3 function in a Nanos3-null background. Nanos3 expression can not rescue Nanos2-null defects.1) Lehmann R and Nusslein-Volhard C. The maternal gene nanos has a central role in posterior pattern formation of the drosophila embryo. Development1991; 112:679-91.
Immunogen
Nanos2 antibody was raised against a 13 amino acid synthetic peptide near the carboxy terminus of the human Nanos2. The immunogen is located within the last 50 amino acids of Nanos2.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAWB
Nanos2 antibody can be used for detection of Nanos2 by Western blot at 2 to 4 μg/mL.
Western blot analysis of Nanos2 in human testis lyate with Nanos2 antibody at (A) 2 and (B) 4 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1313 - Human Testis Tissue Lysate
Application Notes
Nanos2 antibody can be used for detection of Nanos2 by Western blot at 2 to 4 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Nanos2 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
Nanos2 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.