TXNIP抗体

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     The image is immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded Human esophagus cancer tissue using P12350(TXNIP Antibody) at dilution 1/40. (Original magnification: ×200)    

  
  

The thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP), also known as VDUP1 or TBP-2. is a key regulator of cellular redox homeostasis and metabolic pathways. It binds to thioredoxin (Trx), inhibiting its antioxidant activity and promoting oxidative stress. TXNIP is involved in glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and apoptosis, with links to diseases like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. Its expression is influenced by glucose levels, hypoxia, and inflammatory signals, often acting as a stress-responsive protein.

TXNIP antibodies are essential tools for detecting and quantifying TXNIP in research. They enable studies on its interaction with Trx, regulatory roles in the NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and contributions to pathological processes. These antibodies are widely used in techniques such as Western blotting, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and immunofluorescence (IF) to explore tissue-specific expression patterns or disease-associated changes. For example, elevated TXNIP levels in diabetic models highlight its role in β-cell dysfunction, while its suppression in cancers underscores tumor-specific metabolic adaptations.

Research on TXNIP has therapeutic implications, targeting it to modulate oxidative stress or inflammation. Antibodies also aid in validating TXNIP knockdown/overexpression models and screening drug candidates. Understanding TXNIP's dual roles—both protective and detrimental—depends heavily on reliable detection methods, making high-specificity antibodies critical for advancing related biomedical studies.