ZO-2 Polyclonal antibody

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ZO-2 Polyclonal Antibody for IF, WB, ELISA

Host / Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Reactivity

human, mouse, rat and More (1)

Applications

WB, IP, IHC, IF, ELISA

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Publications

19

Cat no : 18900-1-AP

Synonyms

Tight junction protein 2, Tight junction protein ZO 2, TJP2, X104, ZO 2, ZO2, ZO-2, Zona occludens protein 2, Zonula occludens protein 2

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Validation Data Gallery

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  WB analysis using 18900-1-AP

  Various lysates were subjected to SDS PAGE followed by western blot with 18900-1-AP (ZO-2 antibody) at dilution of 1:1000 incubated at room temperature for 1.5 hours.

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  WB analysis of HeLa using 18900-1-AP

  HeLa cells were subjected to SDS PAGE followed by western blot with 18900-1-AP (ZO-2 antibody) at dilution of 1:500 incubated at room temperature for 1.5 hours.

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  WB analysis of MCF-7 using 18900-1-AP

  MCF7 cells were subjected to SDS PAGE followed by western blot with 18900-1-AP (ZO-2 antibody) at dilution of 1:500 incubated at room temperature for 1.5 hours.

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  WB analysis of mouse heart using 18900-1-AP

  mouse heart tissue were subjected to SDS PAGE followed by western blot with 18900-1-AP (ZO-2 antibody) at dilution of 1:500 incubated at room temperature for 1.5 hours.

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  WB analysis using 18900-1-AP

  Various lysates were subjected to SDS PAGE followed by western blot with 18900-1-AP (ZO-2 antibody) at dilution of 1:1000 incubated at room temperature for 1.5 hours.

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  IF Staining of MCF-7 using 18900-1-AP

  Immunofluorescent analysis of MCF-7 cells using 18900-1-AP (ZO-2 antibody) at dilution of 1:50 and Alexa Fluor 488-conjugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG(H+L).

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  IF Staining of MCF-7 using 18900-1-AP

  Immunofluorescent analysis of MCF-7 cells, using TJP2 antibody 18900-1-AP at 1:25 dilution and Rhodamine-labeled goat anti-rabbit IgG (red).

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Tested Applications

• Positive WB detected in: MCF-7 cells, HEK-293 cells, HeLa cells, mouse heart tissue, mouse brain tissue, rat brain tissue, NIH/3T3 cells, C6 cells
• Positive IF detected in: MCF-7 cells

Recommended dilution

• Western Blot (WB): WB : 1:500-1:2000
• Immunofluorescence (IF): IF : 1:20-1:200

Sample-dependent, check data in validation data gallery

Published Applications

• KD/KO: See 2 publications below
• WB: See 15 publications below
• IHC: See 4 publications below
• IF: See 4 publications below
• IP: See 1 publications below

Product Information

18900-1-AP targets ZO-2 in WB, IP, IHC, IF, ELISA applications and shows reactivity with human, mouse, rat samples.

• Tested Reactivity: human, mouse, rat
• Cited Reactivity: human, mouse, rat, pig
• Host / Isotype: Rabbit / IgG
• Class: Polyclonal
• Type: Antibody
• Immunogen: ZO-2 fusion protein Ag13534
• Full Name: tight junction protein 2 (zona occludens 2)
• Calculated molecular weight: 134 kDa
• Observed molecular weight: 150 kDa
• GenBank accession number: BC027592
• Gene symbol: TJP2
• Gene ID (NCBI): 9414
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Form: Liquid
• Purification Method: Antigen affinity purification
• Storage Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol pH 7.3.
• Storage Conditions: Store at -20°C. Stable for one year after shipment. Aliquoting is unnecessary for -20^oC storage. 20ul sizes contain 0.1% BSA.

Background Information

Zona occludens protein 2 (ZO-2), also known as tight junction protein 2 (TJP2), is a membrane-associated guanylate kinase acting at intercellular contacts of epithelial and endothelial cells but also in their nuclei.

What is the molecular weight of ZO-2? Are there any isoforms of ZO-2? Is ZO-2 post-translationally modified?

The molecular weight of ZO-2 is 160 kDa. There are two known isoforms of ZO-2: full-length ZO-2A and ZO-2C lacking the first 23 amino acids (PMID: 10360833). ZO-2 can be phosphorylated and O-glycosylated, which has an impact on its localization (PMID: 23804652).

What is the subcellular localization of ZO-2?

ZO-2 is present at the cytoplasmic face at cell-cell contact sites: tight junctions, adherens junctions, and gap junctions (PMID: 20224657). ZO-2 contains nuclear localization and nuclear export signals and can actively shuttle between the cytoplasm and nucleus (PMID: 11855865). In the nucleus it can affect the activity of various transcription factors. ZO-2 nuclear localization is most prominent in sparse 2D cell cultures and also in cells subjected to mechanical or chemical stress.

What is the tissue expression pattern of ZO-2?

ZO-2 is expressed in various tissues in epithelial and endothelial cells. ZO-2 isoforms have tissue specificity, with ZO-2A being abundant in the heart and brain, while ZO-2C is found in the kidney, pancreas, heart, and placenta (PMID: 11018256).

What proteins can be used as markers of tight junctions?

Zona occludens proteins are often used as tight junction markers. Apart from the antibody against ZO-2, one can use antibodies against ZO-1 (https://www.ptglab.com/products/ZO1-Antibody-21773-1-AP.htm), occludin (https://www.ptglab.com/products/OCLN-Antibody-13409-1-AP.htm), and claudins (e.g., claudin 1: https://www.ptglab.com/products/CLDN1-Antibody-13050-1-AP.htm).

Publications

Species	Application	Title
mouse	IF	EMBO Mol Med; Deficiency in intestinal epithelial O-GlcNAcylation predisposes to gut inflammation.; Authors - Ming Zhao
human	WB	Cell Rep; p120 RasGAP and ZO-2 are essential for Hippo signaling and tumor-suppressor function mediated by p190A RhoGAP; Authors - Hanyue Ouyang ; KD Validated
mouse	IF	Biomater Sci; Improved epithelial cell-cell adhesion using molecular mobility of supramolecular surfaces.; Authors - Ryo Mikami
human	WB	Free Radic Biol Med; Prenylated xanthones from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) activate the AhR and Nrf2 pathways and protect intestinal barrier integrity in HT-29 cells.; Authors - Restituto Tocmo
mouse	WB,IHC	J Agric Food Chem; Gut Microbiota from Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffin-Exposed Mice Promotes Astrocyte Activation by Disrupting the Intestinal Tight Junction via Zonulin Upregulation; Authors - Xinyuan Zhao
	WB	J Cereb Blood Flow Metab; NLRP3 deficiency ameliorates neurovascular damage in experimental ischemic stroke.; Authors - Fan Yang