TCL1B Antibody, HRP Conjugated is a polyclonal or monoclonal antibody chemically linked to HRP, enabling enzymatic signal amplification in assays like ELISA, Western blot (WB), and immunohistochemistry (IHC). Key features include:
HRP-conjugated TCL1B antibodies are used in:
Western Blotting: Detects TCL1B at 1:500–1:1000 dilution in human, mouse, or rat samples .
ELISA: Quantifies TCL1B in serum or cell lysates with high sensitivity .
Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Localizes TCL1B in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues, such as lymphoma biopsies .
Functional Studies: Identifies TCL1B’s role in AKT activation and cancer progression .
TCL1B interacts with AKT kinases (AKT1, AKT2), enhancing their phosphorylation and promoting cell survival .
Overexpression is linked to angiosarcoma and B-cell malignancies, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma .
In lymphoma patients, TCL1B-specific cytotoxic T cells target tumor cells, highlighting its potential as an immunotherapy target .
Anti-TCL1B HRP antibodies detect cytoplasmic TCL1B in 85% of human angiosarcoma samples, correlating with elevated phospho-AKT levels .
HRP conjugation methodologies impact antibody performance:
Lyophilization: Freeze-drying activated HRP improves binding capacity and stability, increasing ELISA sensitivity by 200-fold .
Commercial Kits: Bio-Rad’s LYNX Rapid HRP Conjugation Kit enables near-neutral pH conjugation with 100% antibody recovery .
Sodium Azide Toxicity: Requires handling by trained personnel due to preservative hazards .
Batch Variability: Polyclonal antibodies may exhibit lot-to-lot variability, necessitating validation .
Validation of HRP-conjugated TCL1B antibodies requires a multi-step approach to confirm target specificity. First, utilize recombinant human TCL1B protein (1-128AA) as a positive control in parallel with knockout or siRNA-mediated TCL1B-depleted cell lysates to verify signal absence in negative controls . Second, perform cross-reactivity assays using structurally homologous proteins (e.g., TCL1A) to assess antibody selectivity. Third, combine ELISA with Western blotting under denaturing conditions to confirm consistent molecular weight detection (~14 kDa for TCL1B) . Quantitative validation should include dose-response curves with recombinant protein spiked into biological matrices to calculate limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ).
Optimal dilution depends on target abundance and matrix complexity. For formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues, perform checkerboard titrations ranging from 1:50 to 1:1000 in PBS-Tween with 5% BSA. Include both high-expression (e.g., angiosarcoma) and low-expression controls (normal endothelial tissue) . Quantify signal-to-noise ratios using automated image analysis software, prioritizing dilutions achieving >3:1 ratio while avoiding saturation. For low-abundance targets, pair with tyramide signal amplification (TSA) systems compatible with HRP chemistry .
TCL1B enhances Akt1/2 phosphorylation by forming ternary complexes that stabilize the active kinase conformation . When designing studies:
Perform time-course experiments (0–120 min post-stimulation) to capture dynamic Akt-TCL1B interactions
Combine co-immunoprecipitation (IP) with Phos-tag SDS-PAGE to resolve phosphorylation states
Use isogenic cell lines with CRISPR-mediated TCL1B knockout to isolate pathway-specific effects
Table 1: Key findings from TCL1B-Akt functional studies
| Model System | Akt Activation Fold-Change | Tumor Incidence | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCL1B-transgenic mice | 4.2× (p-Akt Ser473) | 92% angiosarcoma | |
| TCL1B KO cells | 0.3× baseline activity | N/A |
Discrepancies often stem from epitope accessibility differences. Implement:
Antigen retrieval optimization: Compare citrate (pH 6.0) vs. Tris-EDTA (pH 9.0) buffers for FFPE sections
Conformational sensitivity testing: Use native vs. denaturing PAGE followed by parallel Western blotting
Orthogonal validation: RNAscope® in situ hybridization for TCL1B mRNA coupled with antibody staining
For quantification, employ digital pathology platforms (e.g., HALO®) to calculate H-scores in ≥5 high-power fields per sample.
HRP-based multiplexing requires sequential staining with enzyme inactivation between rounds:
First-round: TCL1B-HRP → develop with DAB (brown)
HRP inactivation: Treat slides with 3% H2O2 in methanol for 30 min
Second-round: p-Akt (Ser473) with AP-conjugated secondary → develop with Fast Red
Omit primary antibodies in alternate sections
Pre-absorb antibodies with recombinant proteins (10 μg/mL, 1 hr)
Leverage multi-omics integration:
TCGA analysis: Correlate TCL1B mRNA (RNA-seq) with copy number variations (CNV)
Pathway enrichment: Apply GSEA to identify Akt/MAPK/STAT3 pathway overlap
Clinical correlation: Use Cox regression to associate TCL1B IHC scores with patient survival
Table 2: Computational resources for TCL1B analysis
| Tool | Application | Key Parameter |
|---|---|---|
| cBioPortal | Pan-cancer mutational landscape | TCL1B alteration frequency |
| STRING DB | Protein interaction networks | Akt1/TCL1B confidence score |
| TIMER2.0 | Immune infiltration analysis | TCL1B vs. CD8+ T-cell correlation |
The β-actin-TCL1B murine model demonstrates:
Tumor specificity: 87% intestinal angiosarcoma vs. 0% in wild-type
Therapeutic vulnerability: 68% tumor growth inhibition with TCL1B-Akt interface inhibitors
For translational studies:
Implement PDX models with TCL1B IHC stratification
Screen kinase inhibitors (e.g., MK-2206) in combination with TCL1B-targeted siRNAs
Adhere to the following QC pipeline:
Lot validation: Test each antibody lot against WHO/ISTH reference standards
Inter-assay precision: ≤15% CV across three independent experiments
Stability testing: Monitor HRP activity after 10 freeze-thaw cycles (≥80% retained activity)
Document all parameters using MIATE (Minimum Information About T-cell Experiments) guidelines.
Recent advances enable:
Cell-type resolution: 10X Genomics Chromium paired with CITE-seq for protein co-detection
Spatial mapping: Visium HD to localize TCL1B expression in tumor margins vs. core
Pilot data shows 2.4-fold higher TCL1B in CD31+ tumor vasculature versus parenchymal cells (p<0.001) .
Prime editing strategies allow:
Endogenous tagging: C-terminal HA tag insertion for native protein pulldown
Conditional knockout: Cre-loxP systems with tissue-specific promoters
Validate edits using: