Abcam, ab7665, Anti-Slit2 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal SLIT2 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, IHC-Fr and reacts with Chicken, Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 16 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SLIT2 aa 450-500 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Chicken, Rat, Human, Mouse,
Applications:IHC-Fr, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human SLIT2 aa 450-500 conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O94813,
Specificity:A BLAST analysis was used to suggest reactivity with this protein from human and chicken based on 100% homology for the immunogen sequence. Expect cross reactivity with SLIT-2 from Tetraodon nigroviridis , as only a single amino acid residue change is found within the immunogen sequence (94% positive by BLAST). The core 13 amino acids of the immunogen are also 100% homologous to SLIT-2 from mouse, rat, bovine and Xenopus laevis. Cross reactivity with SLIT-2 homologues from other sources has not been determined.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-This affinity purified antibody is directed against human SLIT-2 protein. The product was affinity purified from monospecific antiserum by immunoaffinity purification., Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.424% Potassium phosphate solution, 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.
Slit2 also known as Slit homolog 2 protein is a guidance cue protein with a mass of approximately 200 kDa. It plays a role in axonal guidance and cellular migration. Slit2 is expressed in the central nervous system where it contributes to neural development. It is also found in various tissues such as the liver lungs and kidneys. Slit2 mediates its effects primarily through interaction with Roundabout (Robo) receptors.
Biological function summary
Slit2 functions in guiding axons during neuronal development and preventing them from straying from their pathways. It complexes with Robo receptors to transmit repulsive directional signals. This interaction is essential in the development of the nervous system ensuring proper neural circuit formation and synaptic connectivity. Besides neural guidance Slit2 also regulates other cellular events like angiogenesis and immune cell migration.
Pathways
Slit2 participates in the axon guidance pathway where it influences neural network structuring by interacting with Robo receptors and other guidance cues. The Slit-Robo pathway plays an important role in axonal repulsion working alongside the Netrin signaling pathway that involves proteins like DCC and UNC5. This way Slit2 and its pathways balance attractive and repulsive cues to form functional neuronal networks.
Slit2 has associations with cancers particularly glioblastoma where it affects tumor cell migration and invasion. Dysregulation of the Slit-Robo signaling may lead to enhanced cancer cell metastasis. Additionally Slit2 is linked to congenital heart diseases where its malfunctioning affects cardiac development. Its interaction with Robo and other proteins like Ephrin can influence these disease processes suggesting a broader role in both developmental and pathological contexts.