At2g29800 Antibody
Description
Definition and Target Protein
The At2g29800 antibody binds to the protein encoded by the At2g29800 locus, which corresponds to UniProt accession O82376. While the exact function of this protein is not detailed in the provided sources, its identification in antibody catalogs suggests involvement in metabolic or structural processes common in plant systems .
Antibody Structure and Specificity
Antibodies like At2g29800 are Y-shaped proteins composed of two heavy and two light chains, with hypervariable regions enabling precise antigen recognition . The At2g29800 antibody’s specificity likely arises from complementarity-determining regions (CDRs) that bind epitopes unique to its target protein.
Functional Insights
While direct studies on the At2g29800 gene product are absent in the provided materials, analogous Arabidopsis proteins (e.g., Rubisco activase, methionine synthase) are critical for photosynthesis, stress responses, and metabolic regulation . The At2g29800 protein may similarly contribute to:
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Cellular homeostasis (e.g., enzymatic activity, redox balance).
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Structural roles (e.g., cytoskeletal organization, membrane integrity).
Potential Applications
The At2g29800 antibody could facilitate:
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Protein Localization Studies: Mapping subcellular distribution via fluorescence microscopy.
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Expression Profiling: Quantifying protein levels under stress conditions (e.g., drought, pathogen exposure).
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Interaction Networks: Identifying binding partners through co-immunoprecipitation .
Limitations and Future Directions
Current gaps include:
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Functional Characterization: No biochemical or genetic data for At2g29800 in the reviewed sources.
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Structural Data: Absence of crystallographic or NMR studies for the target protein.
Future research should prioritize:
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Knockout Mutant Analysis to elucidate phenotypic impacts.
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Proteomic Screens to define interaction partners and pathways.
Comparative Analysis
The table below contrasts At2g29800 with other Arabidopsis antibodies in the same catalog :
| Antibody Target | UniProt ID | Reported Function |
|---|---|---|
| APS1 | P55228 | Sulfur metabolism regulation |
| ADG2 | P55229 | Starch biosynthesis |
| G6PD3 | Q8L743 | Oxidative stress response |
| At2g29800 | O82376 | Uncharacterized |
