Abcam, ab195968, Anti-OAS2 antibody

Size: 50µg
Goat Polyclonal OAS2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human OAS2 aa 350-400.
Key facts
Host species:Goat,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human OAS2 aa 350-400. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P29728

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: 99% Tris buffered saline, 0.5% 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Oligoadenylate synthetase 2 (OAS2) is also known as OAS2A and OAS2LLC. It belongs to the 2'-5' oligoadenylate synthase family and possesses a mass of approximately 71 kDa. OAS2 is expressed in various tissues with higher levels noted in the liver and immune cells. Its mechanical function involves the synthesis of 2'-5' linked oligoadenylates (2-5A) upon activation by double-stranded RNA a byproduct of viral infections signalling for the degradation of viral RNA.
Biological function summary
OAS2 is essential in the innate immune response against viral infections. It forms part of a protein complex that activates RNase L an enzyme responsible for degrading viral and cellular RNA thereby limiting viral replication. By doing this OAS2 helps control viral proliferation during the early phases of infection contributing to the host's antiviral defense mechanisms.
Pathways
OAS2 functions in the antiviral pathway related to the innate immune response. It closely associates with the interferon signaling pathway initiating a cascade of reactions that enhance the immune response. RNase L and OAS1 are important proteins related to OAS2 in this pathway. Both proteins synergistically work to recognize and respond to viral infections ensuring an effective and timely immune response.
Researchers have linked OAS2 to diseases such as viral hepatitis and autoimmune disorders like SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). In viral hepatitis OAS2 plays a role in limiting the replication of hepatitis viruses and studies have observed its interaction with proteins like interleukin-6 (IL-6) within the context of SLE. The aberrant activation or regulation of OAS2 might contribute to disease pathogenesis or severity making it a potential target for therapeutic intervention.