Abcam, ab96865, Anti-SENP2 antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal SENP2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SENP2 aa 1-50.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human SENP2 aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9HC62

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
SENP2 also known as Sentrin/SUMO-specific protease 2 functions as a protease that removes SUMO (Small Ubiquitin-like Modifier) moieties from target proteins. This activity regulates the sumoylation state of proteins affecting their stability activity and localization. SENP2 has a molecular mass of around 63 kDa. It is widely expressed in various tissues including the heart liver and placenta with particularly high levels in these areas suggesting its importance across different biological processes.
Biological function summary
SUMO E3 ligase complexes often include SENP2 as an integral part. It modulates various signaling pathways by targeting transcription factors and other proteins involved in cellular stress response cell division and apoptosis. Through de-sumoylation SENP2 influences the activity of proteins by altering their transcriptional potency nuclear transport or protein degradation rates. SENP2's activity ensures appropriate cellular responses to environmental cues and maintains proper cellular homeostasis by balancing protein modifications.
Pathways
SUMO-related mechanisms like nucleocytoplasmic transport and DNA repair involve SENP2. In these pathways SENP2 interacts with proteins like RanBP2 and PML contributing to cell cycle regulation and maintaining genomic stability. In the hypoxia response pathway SENP2's influence is important for modulating hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs). These interactions illustrate SENP2’s regulatory roles in adapting cellular function in response to stress and changes in the cellular environment.
SENP2 displays relevance in cancer and cardiovascular disorders. Altered sumoylation activity linked with SENP2 is often observed in certain cancers where it may misregulate transcription factors like p53 and c-Myc. In cardiovascular diseases SENP2 interacts with proteins such as NFATc1 impacting cardiac development and function. These associations highlight SENP2's potential as a therapeutic target where modulation of its activity might offer novel treatment avenues for related diseases.