| Application | Recommended Dilution |
|---|---|
| WB | 1:500-1:2000 |
Collagen XVII alpha-1 chain, encoded by the COL17A1 gene, is a transmembrane protein that serves as a critical structural component of hemidesmosomes, the adhesion complexes that anchor epithelial cells to the underlying basement membrane. Also known as BP180 or bullous pemphigoid antigen 2, this protein has significant clinical relevance as an autoantigen in bullous pemphigoid and linear IgA disease, where autoantibodies target its ectodomain and cleaved fragments. Understanding COL17A1 biology is essential for researchers investigating skin integrity, autoimmune blistering disorders, and epithelial cell adhesion mechanisms.
This recombinant monoclonal antibody, clone 15G9, offers the reproducibility and consistency that demanding research applications require. Produced using recombinant technology with a defined sequence, it eliminates the lot-to-lot variability inherent in traditional hybridoma-derived antibodies, ensuring your experimental conditions remain stable across long-term studies and collaborative projects.
The antibody has been validated for Western blot applications, where it successfully detects COL17A1 in HEPG2 whole cell lysate at dilutions ranging from 1:500 to 1:2000. Validation experiments demonstrate detection of the expected 150 kDa band, consistent with the predicted molecular weight of the full-length protein. This hepatocellular carcinoma cell line provides a reliable positive control for researchers establishing detection protocols in their own systems.
Supplied in a glycerol-containing buffer optimized for long-term stability at -20°C or -80°C, this antibody is well-suited for investigators studying signal transduction pathways, cell-matrix interactions, and the molecular mechanisms underlying autoimmune skin diseases.
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