pat2-k2 Antibody

PAT2 (Proton-Assisted Amino Acid Transporter 2)

A lysosomal membrane protein involved in amino acid sensing and regulation of mTORC1 signaling in adipocytes . Key characteristics include:

Recent studies demonstrate PAT2 translocates between lysosomes and plasma membrane depending on amino acid availability, influencing cellular metabolism .

K2 Antibody

A well-characterized monoclonal antibody targeting double-stranded RNA (dsRNA):

Research Applications:

• Detects viral replication intermediates (e.g., Hepatitis C, Dengue, SARS-CoV-2)

• Quantifies dsRNA in sandwich ELISA formats

• Used in >200 studies since 1991 for RNA structure analysis

Analysis of Potential Term Confusion

The term "pat2-k2" likely results from either:

1. Typographical error (e.g., intended "PAT2" or "K2" separately)

2. Misinterpretation of antibody catalog numbers (e.g., Jena Bioscience's RNT-SCI-10030-K2)

3. Improper concatenation of PAT2 protein studies with K2 antibody technical specifications

Suggested Alternatives for Further Investigation

1. PAT2-Specific Research Tools

   • Custom PAT2 antibodies: Requires epitope mapping against extracellular domains (aa 1-50 or 450-500)

   • Commercial PAT2 cDNA clones (e.g., GenBank NM_001329145)