Abcam, ab96682, Anti-BZW2 antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal BZW2 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human BZW2 aa 1-250.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human BZW2 aa 1-250. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9Y6E2

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine, 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.
BZW2 also known as Basic Leucine Zipper and W2 Domain-Containing Protein 2 is a leucine zipper protein involved in the regulation of translation. It has other names like HSPC017 and 25FL. The molecular weight of BZW2 is approximately 46 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues with high levels in the pancreas and placenta. Its key mechanical role involves interacting with ribosomal subunits to modulate translation initiation particularly under conditions that require altered protein synthesis rates.
Biological function summary
Several critical roles situate BZW2 in cellular growth and proliferation. It acts as a translation regulator and integrates into ribosomal complexes during the protein synthesis process. BZW2 augments the synthesis of proteins by accelerating the assembly of initiation complexes. Furthermore BZW2 indirectly affects cell cycle progression by coordinating with other translational regulators. Its expression levels correlate with rapidly dividing tissues hinting at its role in growth and development.
Pathways
BZW2 plays an integral part in the mTOR signaling pathway and the integrated stress response (ISR) pathway. In the mTOR pathway BZW2 collaborates with other initiation factors to enhance protein synthesis related to cellular growth. Within the ISR it adjusts protein translation in response to cellular stress maintaining balance in protein homeostasis. BZW2's interaction with proteins like eIF2α highlights its significance in translational control during stress conditions.
Alterations in BZW2 expression relate to cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Abnormal regulation of BZW2 can lead to increased cell proliferation linking it to cancer development particularly in aggressive tumor types. It also connects with proteins like p53 in cancer pathways affecting apoptosis. Additionally dysfunction in the ISR involving BZW2 has implications in neurodegenerative diseases potentially through its role in stress response and protein folding affecting neuronal survival.