The zona pellucida is an extracellular matrix that surrounds the oocyte and early embryo. It is composed primarily of three or four glycoproteins with various functions during fertilization and preimplantation development. ZP2 is a structural component of the zona pellucida and functions in secondary binding and penetration of acrosome-reacted spermatozoa. The nascent protein contains a N-terminal signal peptide sequence, a conserved ZP domain, a consensus furin cleavage site, and a C-terminal transmembrane domain. It is hypothesized that furin cleavage results in release of the mature protein from the plasma membrane for subsequent incorporation into the zona pellucida matrix. However, the requirement for furin cleavage in this process remains controversial based on mouse studies.The zona pellucida is an extracellular matrix that surrounds the oocyte and early embryo. It is composed primarily of three or four glycoproteins with various functions during fertilization and preimplantation development. The protein encoded by this gene is a structural component of the zona pellucida and functions in secondary binding and penetration of acrosome-reacted spermatozoa. The nascent protein contains a N-terminal signal peptide sequence, a conserved ZP domain, a consensus furin cleavage site, and a C-terminal transmembrane domain. It is hypothesized that furin cleavage results in release of the mature protein from the plasma membrane for subsequent incorporation into the zona pellucida matrix. However, the requirement for furin cleavage in this process remains controversial based on mouse studies.1) Furlong, L.I., (2005) Fertil. Steril. 83 (6), 1780-1790.
Immunogen
Antibody produced in rabbits immunized with a synthetic peptide corresponding a region of human ZP2.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAWB
ZP2 antibody can be used for detection of ZP2 by ELISA at 1:62500. ZP2 antibody can be used for detection of ZP2 by western blot at 2.5 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.:
ZP2 antibody can be used for detection of ZP2 by ELISA at 1:62500. ZP2 antibody can be used for detection of ZP2 by western blot at 2.5 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short periods of storage (days) store at 4˚C. For longer periods of storage, store ZP2 antibody at -20˚C. As with any antibody avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
IgG in phosphate buffered saline , pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.Store at -20 °C.Stable for 12 months from date of receipt