HSP17.7 Antibody

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Description

Introduction to HSPAntibody

HSP17.7 is a class II cytosolic small heat shock protein (smHSP) predominantly found in plants, including Arabidopsis thaliana and Daucus carota (carrot). These proteins are critical for cellular stress responses, acting as molecular chaperones to prevent protein denaturation under heat stress . The HSP17.7 antibody is a polyclonal tool developed to detect and study this protein’s expression, localization, and functional mechanisms in plant systems.

Development and Specificity

The HSP17.7 antibody is generated using full-length recombinant HSP17.7 protein produced in Escherichia coli and purified without affinity tags . Key characteristics include:

  • Host species: Rabbit

  • Clonality: Polyclonal

  • Reactivity: Primarily plants (Arabidopsis thaliana, Cucumis sativus, Solanum vulgaris)

  • Specificity: Recognizes a ~17.7 kDa monomer and an SDS-resistant dimer (~38 kDa) .

The antibody does not cross-react with class I smHSPs, enabling precise differentiation between smHSP subfamilies .

Western Blotting

  • Detects endogenous HSP17.7 in heat-stressed Arabidopsis tissues at dilutions of 1:1,000 .

  • Validates recombinant HSP17.7 expression in transgenic E. coli, demonstrating its role in thermotolerance .

Functional Studies

  • Used to investigate HSP17.7’s chaperone activity in stabilizing lipids and denatured proteins .

  • Confirms distinct complex formation between class I and II smHSPs via non-denaturing electrophoresis .

Table 1: HSP17.7 Antibody in Experimental Models

Study FocusKey OutcomeCitation
Thermotolerance in E. coliHSP17.7-expressing cells showed 4x higher viability at 50°C vs. controls
smHSP Complex DifferentiationClass II smHSPs form distinct 8S complexes, separate from class I smHSPs
Dimer DetectionAntibody identifies SDS-resistant HSP17.7 dimers in heat-stressed plants

Mechanistic Insights

  • HSP17.7 stabilizes lipid membranes and collaborates with the DnaK/DnaJ/GrpE and GroEL/ES chaperone systems for protein refolding .

  • In Arabidopsis, HSP17.7 induction correlates with heat shock transcription factor activation, confirming stress-responsive regulation .

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
HSP17.7 antibody; At5g12030 antibody; F14F18.20017.7 kDa class II heat shock protein antibody; 17.7 kDa heat shock protein antibody; AtHsp17.7 antibody
Target Names
HSP17.7
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Gene References Into Functions
  1. A novel peroxisome-located catalase chaperone involved in plant abiotic stress resistance by activating catalase activity. PMID: 28869112
Database Links

KEGG: ath:AT5G12030

STRING: 3702.AT5G12030.1

UniGene: At.21308

Protein Families
Small heat shock protein (HSP20) family
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasm.

Q&A

Here’s a structured FAQ collection for researchers working with HSP17.7 antibodies, synthesized from peer-reviewed literature and technical reports:

Advanced Research Questions

  • Resolving contradictions in HSP17.7’s dual role as a chaperone and aggregase

    • Analysis Framework:

      SubstrateHSP17.7 ActivityConditionsCitation
      MDHAggregase41°C, 1:2 ratio
      GAPDHAnti-aggregase16–32x excess
      • Solution: Test multiple substrates under varying stoichiometries and temperatures to contextualize functional duality .

  • Interpreting age-dependent solubility shifts of HSP17.7 in longitudinal studies

    • Strategy:

      • Fractionate soluble/insoluble proteins via centrifugation at different life stages (e.g., day 2 vs. day 8 C. elegans).

      • Correlate HSP17.7 insolubility with aging markers (e.g., proteostatic decline) .

  • Can anti-HSP17.7 titers serve as biomarkers for heat stress adaptation?

    • Data-Driven Workflow:

      • Quantify antibody titers via immunoblotting in heat-stressed models (e.g., human patients or C. elegans).

      • Monitor titer changes during recovery phases; higher titers correlate with severe stress exposure .

Methodological Best Practices

  • For Aggregation Assays:
    Use light-scattering kinetics (e.g., 500 nm MDH + 2x HSP17.7) to quantify aggregase activity. Include human HSPB5 as a canonical anti-aggregase control .

  • Longitudinal Studies:
    Synchronize model organisms (e.g., C. elegans) to control for developmental variability in HSP17.7 expression .

Key Data Contradictions & Solutions

  • Contradiction: HSP17.7 depletion reduces lifespan but delays intestinal protein aggregation .

    • Resolution: Distinguish between systemic stress tolerance (lifespan) and compartment-specific aggregation kinetics.

  • Contradiction: Anti-HSP antibodies appear in healthy individuals but spike during heat stress .

    • Resolution: Use age-/environment-matched controls and normalize titers to baseline levels.

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