Abcam, ab64320, Anti-TROP2 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal TROP2 antibody. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 4 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human TACSTD2.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human TACSTD2. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P09758,
Specificity:Reacts specifically with human 35 kDa TROP2 protein.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Whole antiserum, Storage buffer-Constituents: Whole serum, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TROP2 also known as TACSTD2 or tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 is a single-pass type I membrane glycoprotein. This protein is about 35 kDa in mass and primarily expresses in epithelial tissues. It acts as a transmembrane receptor that plays a role in signal transduction due to its domain structure binding and activation processes on the cell surface. TROP2 exhibits high expression in several types of tumors making it a potential target for therapeutic antibodies like anti-TROP2 anti trop2 or anti-TROP-2.
Biological function summary
TROP2 mediates calcium signaling and cell proliferation. It functions by being a part of a signaling complex on the cell membrane which affects multiple cellular activities such as cell growth motility and survival. Its role in maintaining the integrity of the epithelial cell layer also shows TROP2's significance in normal tissue homeostasis. The interaction of TROP2 with the extracellular matrix and other cell surface proteins support the structural integrity and communication between cells.
Pathways
TROP2 plays a central role in the PI3K/AKT and MAPK signaling pathways that regulate cell growth and survival. Within these pathways TROP2 works in concert with proteins like ERK and AKT important for transmitting extracellular signals into appropriate cellular responses. These pathways are key regulators of many physiological processes including cell cycle progression and apoptosis prevention.
TROP2 is strongly associated with several types of cancers particularly epithelial cancers like breast and pancreatic cancer. Overexpression of TROP2 in tumors often correlates with poor prognosis and aggressive disease phenotypes. Interaction between TROP2 and proteins like EGFR in cancer cell signaling pathways amplifies tumor progression and metastasis. Understanding these associations makes TROP2 a significant target in developing therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.