Thermo Fisher Scientific Cox-2 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:5,000-1:10,000

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Assay-dependent

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ELISA (ELISA)

1:10,000-1:50,000

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Immunoprecipitation (IP)

1:5,000-1:10,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

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Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

55 mg/mL

Storage buffer

0.02M potassium phosphate/whole serum, pH 7.2, with 0.15M NaCl

Contains

0.01% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Store vial at -20° C prior to opening. Aliquot contents and freeze at -20° C or below for extended storage. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Centrifuge product if not completely clear after standing at room temperature. This product is stable for several weeks at 4° C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use.

This antiserum is directed against human Cox-2. Two different isoforms of the enzyme are known, Cox-1 and Cox-2. A BLAST analysis was used to suggest cross-reactivity with Cox-2 in human, mouse and rat based on a homology with the immunizing sequence and should not cross react with Cox-1. Reactivity against homologues from other sources is not known. Reactivity of this antibody with Cox-2 from other species is unknown.

Target Information

COX2 converts arachidonate to prostaglandin H2 (PGH2), a committed step in prostanoid synthesis, including production of inflammatory prostaglandins. The conversion of arachidonate to prostaglandin H2 is a 2 step reaction: a cyclooxygenase (COX) reaction which converts arachidonate to prostaglandin G2 (PGG2) and a peroxidase reaction in which PGG2 is reduced to prostaglandin H2 (PGH2). It is constitutively expressed in some tissues in physiological conditions, such as the endothelium, kidney and brain, and is up-regulated under pathological conditions, such as in cancer and inflammation (in contrast to the iso-enzyme PTGS1, which is expressed ubiquitously). Up-regulation of COX2 is also associated with increased cell adhesion, phenotypic changes, resistance to apoptosis and tumor angiogenesis. In cancer cells, COX2 is a key step in the production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which plays important roles in modulating motility, proliferation and resistance to apoptosis. COX2 is naturally inhibited by calcitriol (the active form of Vitamin D). Glucocorticoids chronically trans-repress PTGS2 gene activity in vivo in part by interfering with transcription initiation and elongation. COX2 is a target of NSAID such as aspirin, which can reduce pain and swelling from inflammation driven by COX2.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.