At2g04020 Antibody

Target Protein: AT2G04020 Gene Product

The AT2G04020 gene produces a protein classified as a GDSL-motif lipase/hydrolase, which belongs to a diverse family of enzymes involved in:

• Lipid remodeling

• Cutin and wax biosynthesis

• Stress response mechanisms

Research Applications

This antibody is primarily used in plant biology studies to:

1. Investigate lipid metabolism pathways in Arabidopsis .

2. Characterize gene knockout mutants via protein expression analysis.

3. Localize the GDSL-like lipase in plant tissues using IHC.

Assay Performance Data

From genomic databases :

Limitations and Considerations

• Species Specificity: Reactivity restricted to Arabidopsis thaliana; cross-reactivity with other plant species has not been reported .

• Validation Data: Limited peer-reviewed studies directly using this antibody are publicly available.

• Epitope Information: The immunogen sequence is proprietary, complicating epitope mapping efforts .

Related Research Context

While no studies explicitly using this antibody are cited in the provided sources, the AT2G04020 gene has been implicated in:

• Cuticle development through lipid polyester synthesis .

• Drought stress responses via lipid signaling pathways.

For structural insights, databases like AbDb may provide antibody-antigen interaction models, though no entries for this specific antibody are documented in the search results.