Abcam, ab225273, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-COX2 / Cyclooxygenase 2 antibody [EPR12012]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal COX2 / Cyclooxygenase 2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12012,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Cyclooxygenase 2 also known as COX2 is an enzyme involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins which are lipid compounds with hormone-like effects. It has alternative names including prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2. The molecular weight of COX2 is approximately 72 kDa. This enzyme is expressed in various tissues including the brain kidneys and areas of inflammation. COX2 expression increases during inflammatory responses and is induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Biological function summary
COX2 plays a significant role in the inflammatory response and is part of the complex process of synthesizing prostaglandins. These compounds mediate inflammation and pain making COX2 an important target for understanding these processes. COX2 is not ubiquitously expressed but rather is induced in activated macrophages and other cells during inflammatory conditions. Its function is also important for normal physiological processes like ovulation and implantation.
Pathways
COX2 is essential in the prostaglandin biosynthesis pathway connecting it to the arachidonic acid metabolism pathway. Cyclooxygenase 2 works with phospholipase A2 which releases arachidonic acid from the phospholipid membrane. COX2 then converts this acid to prostaglandin H2 a precursor for other prostaglandins. COX1 the other isoform of cyclooxygenase is closely related to COX2 and while they have different expression patterns they share some functional similarities in these pathways.
COX2 is connected to inflammatory conditions like arthritis and cancer. Its expression often increases in various cancer types contributing to tumor growth and metastasis by promoting angiogenesis and suppressing immune responses. The enzyme is also linked to rheumatoid arthritis where its overexpression exacerbates inflammation. COX2 inhibitors like ketorolac tromethamine or naproxen structure mitigate symptoms by decreasing prostaglandin synthesis. These inhibitors also interact with COX1 but selective inhibition of COX2 targets inflammation more effectively with fewer gastric side effects associated with COX1 inhibition.