Plakophilin-2 (PKP2) is a member of the Armadillo/β-catenin family. It contains eight ARM repeats and can exist in two slice isoforms (2a and 2b). Plakophilin-2 is highly abundant in simple and stratified epithelial cells; but is also expressed in non-epithelial cells, such as the myocardium and lymph node follicles. In epithelial cells, it is localized to desmosomal plaques and plays an important role in cell-cell adhesion processes. Plakophilin-2 also maintains the cell-cell junctions of cardiac tissue, and is essential for proper cardiac function. Mutations in the plakophilin-2 gene cause arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy 9, a condition characterized by partial breakdown of the myocardium of the right ventricle, electrical instability, and sudden death. Plakophilin-2 has also been implicated in the development of cancer.
Immunogen
MBP-tagged recombinant protein corresponding to human Plakophilin-2.
Application
Anti-Plakophilin-2 Antibody, clone 8H6 detects level of Plakophilin-2 & has been published & validated for use in Western Blotting, ICC.
Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory in A431 and UM-SCC-38 cells. (Sobolik-Delmaire, T., et al. (2010). Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 130:2638–2646.)
Research Category Cell Structure
Research Sub Category Adhesion (CAMs)
Quality
Evaluated by Western Blot in A431 cell lysate.
Western Blot Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected Plakophilin-2 in 10 µg of A431 cell lysate.
Target description
~97 kDa observed
Physical form
Format: Purified
Protein G Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.
Storage and Stability
Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Analysis Note
Control A431 cell lysate
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Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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