| Application | Recommended Dilution |
|---|---|
| IHC | 1:50-1:200 |
COL1A2 encodes the alpha-2 chain of type I collagen, the most abundant structural protein in the human body and a critical component of skin, tendon, bone, and connective tissue extracellular matrix. This protein plays essential roles in tissue architecture, wound healing, and fibrotic processes, making it a key target for researchers investigating connective tissue disorders, cancer progression, and stem cell differentiation. Mutations in COL1A2 are directly linked to osteogenesis imperfecta type IV, underscoring its clinical significance in skeletal biology research.
This recombinant monoclonal antibody, clone 3C3, offers the reproducibility and consistency that demanding experimental workflows require. Because recombinant antibodies are produced from defined sequences rather than traditional hybridoma methods, researchers benefit from lot-to-lot uniformity that supports longitudinal studies and ensures comparable results across experiments. The antibody was raised against recombinant human COL1A2 protein and has been validated for human sample reactivity.
Validation studies demonstrate reliable performance in immunohistochemistry applications, with testing conducted on paraffin-embedded human prostate cancer tissue. Using a Leica Bond system with citrate buffer antigen retrieval and a working dilution of 1:50, the antibody produced clear specific staining when detected with an HRP-conjugated secondary antibody and DAB visualization. This validation in tumor tissue is particularly relevant for researchers examining collagen remodeling in the cancer microenvironment. The recommended dilution range of 1:50 to 1:200 for immunohistochemistry provides flexibility for optimization across different tissue types and fixation conditions.
Supplied in a glycerol-based PBS buffer for stability, this antibody serves researchers exploring signal transduction pathways, stem cell biology, and the broader landscape of extracellular matrix dynamics in health and disease.
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