Anti-OVCH2

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Western Blotting in mature mouse caput epididymis lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected OVCH2 in mature mouse caput epididymis lysate.

Tested Applications

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected OVCH2 in mature mouse caput epididymis lysate (Courtesy of Dr. Masahito Ikawa Lab @ Osaka University, Japan).

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected OVCH2 in Western Blotting applications (Kiyozumi, D., et. al. (2020). Science. 368(6495):1132-1135).

Immunohistochemistry Applications: A representative lot detected OVCH2 in Immunohistochemistry applications (Kiyozumi, D., et. al. (2020). Science. 368(6495):1132-1135).

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user

This rabbit polyclonal Anti-OVCH2, Cat. No. ABS2248, is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that detects Ovochymase-2 (OVCH2) and is tested for use in Immunohistochemistry and Western Blotting.

This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects murine Ovochymase-2 (OVCH2). It targets an epitope within the CUB2 domain from the C-terminal region.

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Ovochymase-2 (UniProt: Q7M761; Oviductin, OVCH2) is encoded by the Ovch2 (also known as Ovtn) gene (Gene ID: 244199) in murine species. OVCH2 is a member of the peptidase S1 family that is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-22) that is subsequently cleaved off. It also has a propeptide (aa 23-51) that serves as an activation peptide. OVCH2 is mainly localized in the caput region of epididymis that is most proximal to the testis. It is shown to be essential for processing ADAM3, the sperm surface protein that is required for the fertilizing ability of sperm. It is reported that a neural epidermal growth factor like like 2 (NELL2), binds to an orphan receptor tyrosine kinase, c-Ros oncogene 1 (ROS1), and mediates the differentiation of the initial segment (IS) of the caput epididymis. Male mice with NELL2 are reported to be infertile. (Ref.: Kiyozumi, D., et al. (2020). Science. 368(6495); 1132-1135).

GST-tagged recombinant fragment corresponding to 179 amino acids from the C-terminal region of murine Ovochymase-2 (OVCH2).

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Rabbit polyclonal antibody in 0.05% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at -10°C to -25°C from date of receipt. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.