mig-22 Antibody

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Description

Definition and Nomenclature of MIG Antibodies

MIG (CXCL9) is a chemokine produced in response to interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and plays a critical role in immune cell recruitment, particularly T cells and natural killer cells. Antibodies targeting MIG are used in research to study its function, neutralization, and diagnostic applications .

The suffix "-mig" in antibody nomenclature refers to multi-immunoglobulins, including bispecific or multispecific monoclonal antibodies, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021 . For example:

  • MAB392: A monoclonal antibody against human CXCL9/MIG used in ELISA, immunocytochemistry, and neutralization assays .

Table 1: Functional Roles of Anti-MIG Antibodies

ApplicationDescriptionExample (Source)
NeutralizationBlocks CXCL9-induced chemotaxis; ND₅₀ values range from 0.5–4 µg/mL .Mouse Anti-Human CXCL9/MIG (MAB392) .
ImmunocytochemistryDetects MIG in IFN-γ-stimulated THP-1 monocytic cells .Staining with MAB392 .
Western BlotIdentifies recombinant human CXCL9/MIG under non-reducing conditions .Recombinant Human CXCL9/MIG (392-MG) .
Flow CytometryMeasures intracellular MIG in permeabilized cells .THP-1 cells treated with IFN-γ .

Immune Regulation

  • MIG expression correlates with protection against malaria in vaccine studies. High baseline MIG mRNA levels inversely correlate with parasite detection time (r = 0.94, P = 0.005) .

  • Regulatory cytokines (TGF-β1, IL-10) inversely correlate with anti-circumsporozoite IgG antibody responses, suggesting immune modulation .

B Cell Signaling

  • CD22, a B cell inhibitory receptor, requires Lyn kinase for phosphorylation and recruitment of SHP-1 phosphatase. Dysregulation leads to hyperactive B cells and autoantibodies .

  • CXCL9/MIG antibodies are used to study chemokine-mediated immune responses, such as T cell migration in lymphoma .

Technical Advances in Antibody Research

  • MIG-Seq (Metagenomic Immunoglobulin Sequencing): A novel method to profile strain-level IgA binding in the gut microbiome, revealing associations between IgA coating and microbial gene expression (e.g., mucus degradation genes) .

Product Specs

Buffer
Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300
Constituents: 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4
Form
Liquid
Lead Time
Made-to-order (14-16 weeks)
Synonyms
mig-22 antibody; pfc-1 antibody; PAR2.4Chondroitin sulfate synthase mig-22 antibody; EC 2.4.1.175 antibody; Abnormal cell migration antibody; Chondroitin-polymerizing factor antibody; ChPF antibody; N-acetylgalactosaminyl-proteoglycan 3-beta-glucuronosyltransferase 1 antibody; EC 2.4.1.226 antibody
Target Names
mig-22
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
MIG-22 antibody possesses both beta-1,3-glucuronic acid and beta-1,4-N-acetylgalactosamine transferase activity. It catalyzes the transfer of glucuronic acid (GlcUA) from UDP-GlcUA and N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) from UDP-GalNAc to the non-reducing end of the elongating chondroitin polymer. This activity, in conjunction with SQV-5, is crucial for the biosynthesis of chondroitin, a glycosaminoglycan involved in various developmental processes. Chondroitin plays a role in vulva organogenesis, gonad maturation, and neural development. It may also have a specific role in unc-6/netrin-mediated dorsal guidance of gonadal distal tip cells. Notably, the glycosyltransferase activity of MIG-22 antibody is relatively weak.
Database Links

KEGG: cel:CELE_PAR2.4

STRING: 6239.PAR2.4a.1

UniGene: Cel.7531

Protein Families
Chondroitin N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase family
Subcellular Location
Golgi apparatus, Golgi stack membrane; Single-pass type II membrane protein.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in seam cells, the vulval epithelium and in oocytes (at protein level).

Q&A

Here’s a structured FAQ collection for researchers working with "mig-22 Antibody" in academic settings, synthesized from antibody development and validation best practices:

How to validate mig-22 antibody specificity in immunoblotting?

  • Method: Use knockout (KO) tissue/cell lysates as negative controls and compare band patterns with wild-type samples. Include recombinant mig-22 protein as a positive control.

  • Critical steps:

    • Perform serial dilutions of the antibody to optimize signal-to-noise ratio .

    • Use secondary antibody-only controls to rule out nonspecific binding .

    • Validate with orthogonal methods (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9 KO followed by mass spectrometry) .

What experimental controls are essential for mig-22 immunohistochemistry (IHC)?

Control TypePurposeExample
No primary antibodyDetects secondary antibody artifactsOmit mig-22 antibody, retain secondary
Antigen preabsorptionConfirms target specificityPreincubate antibody with excess mig-22 peptide
KO tissueValidates absence of off-target bindingUse mig-22 KO mouse kidney sections
Adapted from validation guidelines in .

How to select mig-22 antibodies for flow cytometry?

  • Prioritize antibodies with:

    • Published citations in peer-reviewed studies (check CiteAb ).

    • Epitope mapping data (e.g., linear vs. conformational).

    • Validation in functional assays (e.g., mig-22-dependent cell adhesion blocking) .

How to resolve contradictory mig-22 localization data across studies?

  • Troubleshooting framework:

    • Compare fixation methods (e.g., paraformaldehyde vs. methanol alters epitope accessibility) .

    • Validate antibody clonality: Monoclonals (clone 3G9-like) reduce batch variability vs. polyclonals .

    • Use in situ hybridization to correlate mRNA and protein localization patterns .

Strategies for humanizing mig-22 monoclonal antibodies

  • Stepwise approach:

    • Retain murine CDRs while grafting onto human framework regions (e.g., IgG1κ) .

    • Use in silico modeling (e.g., RosettaAntibody) to predict destabilizing framework residues .

    • Validate binding affinity via surface plasmon resonance (SPR) post-humanization .

Optimizing mig-22 antibody protocols for low-abundance targets

ParameterAdjustmentRationale
Signal amplificationTyramide-based systems (e.g., TSA)Enhances sensitivity 10–100x
Antigen retrievalpH 9.0 EDTA buffer, 95°C, 40 minUnmasks cryptic epitopes
ImagingConfocal microscopy with AiryscanReduces background in dense tissues
Based on IHC optimization in .

How to address mig-22 antibody lot-to-lot variability?

  • Solutions:

    • Request hybridoma cell lines from vendors for in-house production .

    • Perform cross-lot validation using standardized positive/negative controls .

    • Deposit validation data in public repositories (e.g., AntibodyRegistry) .

Best practices for mig-22 antibody data reporting

  • Minimum requirements:

    • RRID identifier (e.g., AB_2928392) .

    • Dilution, buffer composition, and incubation times.

    • Raw, uncropped blot images with molecular weight markers .

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