Abcam, ab101532, Anti-CDX2 antibody [SP54]

Size: 100µL / 500µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CDX2 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, ChIC/CUT&RUN-seq and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:SP54,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, ChIC/CUT&RUN-seq, Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IFSee 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.

Product details:
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A/G, Purification notes-Purified from TCS by protein A/G., Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CDX2 or Caudal Type Homeobox 2 is a transcription factor involved in intestinal development and differentiation. Alternative names for CDX2 include Cdx-2 and CDX-2. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 38 kDa. CDX2 is expressed mainly in the epithelial cells of the intestine. Researchers can identify CDX2 through techniques like CDX2 stain CDX2 immunostain and CDX2 IHC which are useful for determining its expression in tissue samples.
Biological function summary
CDX2 plays an important role in controlling the expression of genes necessary for maintaining intestinal epithelial cell identity. It functions as a part of regulatory networks that guide cell fate and differentiation in the gut. CDX2 does not generally form complexes but acts as a transcriptional regulator that binds directly to DNA influencing genes involved in cell adhesion proliferation and the maintenance of tissue structure.
Pathways
CDX2 is integral to the Wnt signaling and Hedgehog pathways which are vital for intestinal development and homeostasis. Within these pathways CDX2 works closely with other proteins like beta-catenin influencing cell proliferation and differentiation. The Wnt pathway in particular modulates the expression of proliferative genes while CDX2 ensures that proliferation maintains tissue integrity by guiding cellular differentiation.
CDX2 has a significant link to colorectal cancer and Barrett's esophagus. Loss of CDX2 expression often marks the progression from normal to malignant tissue in colorectal cancer where it connects with proteins like p-catenin affecting cellular growth and differentiation. Similarly abnormal expression of CDX2 correlates with the development of Barrett's esophagus a condition that may progress to esophageal adenocarcinoma. These disease associations make CDX2 a potential diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in gastrointestinal pathologies.