THAP2抗体—艾普蒂

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     The image is immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded Human breast cancer tissue using P08853(THAP2 Antibody) at dilution 1/20. (Original magnification: ×200)    

  
  

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     The image is immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded Human esophagus cancer tissue using P08853(THAP2 Antibody) at dilution 1/20. (Original magnification: ×200)    

  
  

The THAP2 antibody is a tool used to detect THAP domain-containing apoptosis-associated protein 2 (THAP2), a member of the THAP family of DNA-binding proteins. THAP proteins are characterized by a conserved THAP domain, a zinc-coordinating motif that binds specific DNA sequences, enabling roles in transcriptional regulation, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. THAP2. though less studied than other family members (e.g., THAP1 or THAP9), is implicated in cellular processes such as cell cycle control, differentiation, and chromatin remodeling. Dysregulation of THAP2 has been tentatively linked to cancers and neurological disorders, though its precise mechanisms remain under investigation.

THAP2 antibodies are typically produced in hosts like rabbits or mice using immunogenic peptides or recombinant protein fragments. These antibodies are validated for applications such as Western blotting, immunohistochemistry (IHC), or immunofluorescence (IF) to study THAP2 expression patterns in tissues or cultured cells. Researchers utilize these tools to explore THAP2's interaction partners, subcellular localization, and regulatory pathways. Specificity is confirmed via knockout controls or siRNA knockdown. While commercial THAP2 antibodies vary in clonality (monoclonal/polyclonal) and conjugations (e.g., HRP, fluorescent tags), thorough validation is essential due to potential cross-reactivity with homologous THAP proteins. Current studies focus on clarifying THAP2's role in disease models, particularly its tumor-suppressive or oncogenic functions, driving demand for reliable detection reagents.