TFPI2 Antibody, FITC conjugated

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Mechanistic Insights from Research

TFPI-2’s role extends beyond coagulation inhibition to tumor suppression. Key findings include:

  • Cell Proliferation Regulation: Overexpression reduces ERK1/2 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation, inhibiting breast cancer cell growth .

  • Invasion Suppression: Binds myosin-9 and actinin-4, proteins critical for cytoskeletal dynamics, thereby impairing cancer cell migration .

Table 1: TFPI-2 Interaction Partners and Functional Impact

ProteinBinding Region of TFPI-2Biological EffectCitation
Myosin-9N-terminal + KD1Inhibits cytoskeletal remodeling
Actinin-4Full-length TFPI-2Reduces cell motility and invasion

Cancer Research

  • Breast Cancer: TFPI-2 overexpression correlates with reduced metastasis in vitro and in vivo .

  • Diagnostic Use: FITC conjugation allows spatial visualization of TFPI-2 in tumor tissues via IF/IHC .

Cardiovascular Studies

  • TFPI-2 regulates factor Xa and the factor VIIa-tissue factor complex, critical for thrombosis prevention .

Technical Performance Data

  • Sensitivity: Detects TFPI-2 at concentrations as low as 0.1 ng/mL in ELISA .

  • Cross-Reactivity: No observed reactivity with mouse or rat TFPI-2 homologs .

  • Stability: Stable for 12 months at 4°C in dark conditions .

Research Limitations and Future Directions

  • Limitations: Requires antigen retrieval for IHC in formalin-fixed tissues .

  • Opportunities: Potential for dual-labeling studies using FITC with other fluorophores (e.g., Alexa Fluor® 647) .

Product Specs

Buffer
Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300
Constituents: 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4
Form
Liquid
Lead Time
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Synonyms
Placental protein 5 antibody; PP5 antibody; REF1 antibody; Retinal pigment epithelium cell factor 1 antibody; TFPI 2 antibody; TFPI-2 antibody; TFPI2 antibody; TFPI2 PEN antibody; TFPI2_HUMAN antibody; Tissue factor pathway inhibitor 2 antibody
Target Names
TFPI2
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
TFPI2 may play a regulatory role in plasmin-mediated matrix remodeling. It inhibits trypsin, plasmin, factor VIIa/tissue factor, and exhibits weak inhibition of factor Xa. Notably, it does not affect thrombin.
Gene References Into Functions
  1. Research suggests that LSD2 promotes small cell lung cancer by indirectly regulating TFPI2 expression through the mediation of DNMT3B expression or by regulating the demethylation of H3K4me1 within the TFPI2 gene promoter region. PMID: 29845195
  2. MiR-616-3p specifically binds to the 3'-UTR region of TFPI2 mRNA. PMID: 30028057
  3. Tissue factor pathway Inhibitor 2 exhibits varying potencies against human and mouse enzymes such as plasmin, factor XIa, and kallikrein. PMID: 27797450
  4. Estrogen-induced TFPI-2 expression in MCF7 cells is mediated by ERalpha and LSD1. PMID: 28088469
  5. Hypermethylation of TFPI2 is associated with colorectal cancer. PMID: 28351398
  6. Research indicates that miR-130a acts as an oncogene by targeting TFPI2. Inhibition of miR-130a reduces the growth and angiogenesis of hemangioma by deactivating the FAK/PI3K/Rac1/mdm2 pathway. PMID: 28393235
  7. Reduced TFPI-2 expression is observed in bladder cancer. Its expression decreases with increasing tumor grade and stage and correlates with decreased apoptosis. PMID: 28039717
  8. TFPI2 is a valuable serum biomarker for the preoperative clinical diagnosis of colorectal cancer. PMID: 27798689
  9. The TPR-dependent PP5 inhibition exhibited by Ro 90-7501 represents a unique and novel inhibitory mechanism, potentially serving as a useful tool for PP5 research on both regulatory mechanisms and drug discovery. PMID: 27840051
  10. Over-expression of TFPI-2 and aberrant promoter methylation status are observed in preeclampsia placentas, suggesting that epigenetic mechanisms may contribute to the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. PMID: 28208084
  11. TFPI2 methylation is a prognostic biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy. PMID: 26313014
  12. Data demonstrate that silencing trypsinogen 4 in tumor-endothelial cells (EC) leads to an accumulation of tissue factor pathway inhibitor-2 (TFPI-2) in the matrix. PMID: 26318044
  13. Hypermethylation of the TFPI2 promoter is elevated in inflamed colon tissue. PMID: 25902909
  14. DNA methylation of TFPI2 may play a significant role in the development of cervical cancer. The differential methylation of TFPI2 may partially explain the disparity in cervical cancer incidence between Uygur and Han women. PMID: 25973077
  15. Findings suggest that the differential expression of MMP-2 and TFPI-2 exhibits a negative correlation in pancreatic carcinoma. PMID: 25755762
  16. Findings suggest that the decreased expression of TFPI-2 may play a significant role in the development and progression of cholangiocarcinoma, potentially becoming a new adjunct marker for diagnosis and prognosis. PMID: 25755719
  17. TMPRSS4 is upregulated by silencing TFPI-2 through aberrant DNA methylation and contributes to oncogenesis in non-small cell lung cancer. PMID: 25414083
  18. TFPI-2 is a down-regulated tumor suppressor gene in oral squamous cell carcinoma, likely involving epigenetic silencing mechanisms. The loss of TFPI-2 expression is a key event in oral tumorigenesis, particularly during tumor metastasis. PMID: 25179542
  19. Regulation of tissue factor pathway inhibitor-2 (TFPI-2) expression by lysine-specific demethylase 1 and 2 PMID: 25036127
  20. TFPI-2 in platelets from normal or pregnant subjects and in plasma from pregnant women binds FV/Va and regulates intrinsic coagulation and fibrinolysis. PMID: 25262870
  21. TFPI-2 downregulation can contribute to tumor invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma cells through alterations in the expression of metastasis-related genes. PMID: 24591127
  22. TFPI2 is a novel serum marker for ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma and neoplastic transformation from endometriosis. PMID: 23805888
  23. This study demonstrated that epigenetic inactivation of TFPI-2 by promoter hypermethylation is a frequent and tumor-specific event in glioblastoma. TFPI-2 promoter methylation may be considered a prognostic marker in glioblastoma. PMID: 23032906
  24. Low or negative expression of TFPI-2 is associated with breast cancer progression, recurrence, and poor survival outcome after breast cancer surgery. TFPI-2 expression in breast tumors is a potential prognostic tool for breast cancer patients. PMID: 23497249
  25. The C-terminus of TFPI-2 encodes for antimicrobial activity, which may be released during wounding. PMID: 23300768
  26. TFPI2 methylation in serum tends to be detected more readily in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and may be used as a predictor of HCC progression. PMID: 23108564
  27. TFPI-2 expression leads to impaired invasion and proliferation, inducing apoptosis in TFPI-2 regulated BeWo and JEG-3 cells. This suggests a potential role for TFPI-2 in trophoblast. PMID: 22203034
  28. TFPI-2 methylation is associated with non-small cell lung cancer. PMID: 21983100
  29. A close association was observed between the expression of tissue factor pathway inhibitor-2 (TFPI-2) and tumor cell apoptosis and angiogenesis in patients with cervical cancer. PMID: 22208663
  30. Methylation was found in 28.2%, 33.3%, and 33.3% of grade 1, 2, and 3 esophageal dysplasia, respectively, and 67% of primary esophageal cancer. No methylation was found in normal mucosa. PMID: 22449186
  31. Results demonstrate the feasibility of using TFPI2 methylation and quantifying human long DNA with fluorescent quantitative Alu PCR in fecal samples as a new noninvasive test for colorectal cancer. PMID: 21621497
  32. The recombined plasmid pEGFP-C1-TFPI-2 interacted with native RASSF1C. PMID: 22232300
  33. Findings confirm that the detection of methylated TFPI2 in serum DNA originates from colorectal cancer and can serve as a marker of surgical outcome. PMID: 22399594
  34. This study provides evidence that inactivation of TFPI-2 synthesis may promote tumor invasion through a mechanism dependent on the regulation of MMP-1, -2, -3, -7, and the ERK signaling pathway. PMID: 20015200
  35. Promoter hypermethylation of TFPI-2 is a frequent and specific event in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia. PMID: 22052167
  36. Serum TFPI2 methylation is associated with gastric cancer. PMID: 22110206
  37. An inverse expression of CD24 and TFPI-2 was observed through immunohistochemical analysis of primary breast cancers (N = 1,174). TFPI-2 expression was highest in CD24-negative samples and decreased with increasing CD24 expression. PMID: 21984372
  38. TFPI2 methylation was significant in the sera of patients with large, poorly differentiated carcinoma, deep invasion, lymph node metastasis, or distant metastasis. TFPI2 methylation was observed more frequently according to the progression of TNM stage. PMID: 21820798
  39. Findings emphasize the crucial role of TFPI-2 as a tumor suppressor gene. PMID: 21530612
  40. Results showed that TFPI2 expression was unaffected by VLDL lipoproteins but was induced by thrombin in THP-1 and monocyte-derived macrophages. PMID: 21515313
  41. TFPI-2 plays a significant role in the growth, invasion, and metastasis of pancreatic carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential for anticancer therapy. PMID: 20018303
  42. Epigenetic inactivation of TFPI-2 through promoter hypermethylation is a frequent and tumor-specific event in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. PMID: 21062455
  43. Findings define a functional role for miR-616 and TFPI-2 in the development and maintenance of androgen-independent prostate cancer. PMID: 21224345
  44. TFPI-2 plays a significant role in the invasion and metastasis of pancreatic carcinoma cells in vitro and in vivo. TFPI-2 is an independent prognostic factor for pancreatic carcinoma. PMID: 19763915
  45. Aberrant methylation of the TFPI2 gene was detected in 7 out of 38 (18%) primary gastric carcinomas, suggesting that TFPI2 methylation is frequently observed in gastric carcinomas. PMID: 21036731
  46. The placenta may be the primary site of TFPI-2 production in high levels in maternal circulation. PMID: 20347477
  47. TFPI-2 influences smooth muscle cell proliferation and apoptosis in vitro in response to fluid shear stress. PMID: 20537494
  48. Data indicate that TFPI-2 inhibits esophageal tumor invasion and angiogenesis both in vitro and in vivo. PMID: 20377370
  49. TFPI2 may act as a tumor suppressor in colorectal carcinomas, and TFPI2 methylation may represent a potential risk factor for malignancy in colorectal cancer. PMID: 20530429
  50. Expression, DNA methylation, and histone modifications of TFPI2, a presumed tumor suppressor, and other genes in the 7q21 imprinted gene cluster in prostate cancer were analyzed. PMID: 20335518

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HGNC: 11761

OMIM: 600033

KEGG: hsa:7980

STRING: 9606.ENSP00000222543

UniGene: Hs.438231

Subcellular Location
Secreted.
Tissue Specificity
Umbilical vein endothelial cells, liver, placenta, heart, pancreas, and maternal serum at advanced pregnancy.

Q&A

What is TFPI2 and what are its primary biological functions?

TFPI2 (Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor 2), also known as Placental Protein 5 (PP5), is a secreted Kunitz-type serine proteinase inhibitor that plays a critical role in regulating plasmin-mediated matrix remodeling. The protein contains three Kunitz domains (KD1: residues 36-86, KD2: 96-149, and KD3: 158-208) separated by two linker regions, along with N-terminal acidic and C-terminal basic regions . TFPI2 primarily functions as a protease inhibitor that inhibits trypsin, plasmin, factor VIIa/tissue factor, and weakly inhibits factor Xa, but has no effect on thrombin . In cellular contexts, TFPI2 is abundantly expressed in non-invasive cells and the extracellular matrix but is often absent or undetectable in highly invasive tumor cells, suggesting its role as a tumor suppressor .

How is TFPI2 distributed within cells and tissues?

TFPI2 exhibits a complex cellular distribution pattern. While it is primarily secreted into the extracellular matrix (ECM) of various human tissues including liver, skeletal muscle, and pancreas, research has revealed that TFPI2 can also be found intracellularly . Both constitutively expressed TFPI2 and exogenously applied recombinant TFPI2 can be internalized and distributed throughout the cytoplasm and nucleus of cells . The nuclear localization is facilitated by a putative bipartite nuclear localization signal (NLS) in the C-terminal tail, and nuclear transport is mediated by the importin system . Immunofluorescence studies have shown that TFPI2 can be extensively expressed in cells, with predominant localization in the nucleus in certain cell types .

What structural domains are important for TFPI2 antibody epitope recognition?

The selection of appropriate antibodies for detecting TFPI2 depends on understanding its domain structure. TFPI2 contains an N-terminal acidic region, three Kunitz (K) domains, and a C-terminal basic region . Recombinantly produced TFPI2 antibodies may target various epitopes within this structure. Commercial antibodies like those from Abcam (ab86933, ab186747) are often raised against synthetic peptides within human TFPI2 . For specific experimental contexts, it's important to note that some commercial antibodies may target the N+KD1 regions (amino acids 1-95), while others may recognize the complete protein structure . When selecting a FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibody, researchers should verify which epitope is targeted to ensure it aligns with their experimental objectives, especially if studying domain-specific protein interactions.

What are the optimal conditions for using FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies in flow cytometry?

For optimal results in flow cytometry applications using FITC-conjugated anti-TFPI2 antibodies, the following protocol is recommended:

Sample Preparation:

  • Harvest cells (1×10^6 cells per sample) and wash twice with cold PBS

  • Fix cells with 4% paraformaldehyde for 10-15 minutes at room temperature

  • Permeabilize with 0.1% Triton X-100 in PBS for 5-10 minutes if intracellular staining is required

Antibody Staining:

  • Block non-specific binding with 1-3% BSA or normal serum for 30 minutes

  • Incubate with FITC-conjugated anti-TFPI2 antibody at dilutions of 1:20-1:100 as recommended (e.g., BS-1144R-FITC)

  • Incubate for 30-60 minutes at room temperature in the dark

  • Wash three times with PBS to remove unbound antibody

  • Resuspend cells in appropriate buffer for flow cytometric analysis

Controls and Analysis:

  • Include appropriate isotype controls (FITC-conjugated rabbit IgG)

  • Use unstained cells and single-stained controls for compensation if performing multicolor analysis

  • Analyze using 488 nm laser excitation and appropriate emission filters for FITC detection (typically 530/30 nm)

This methodology ensures specific detection of TFPI2 while minimizing background fluorescence and non-specific binding.

How can I optimize immunofluorescence staining protocols for TFPI2 subcellular localization studies?

To effectively visualize TFPI2 subcellular localization using FITC-conjugated antibodies, consider this optimized protocol:

Cell Preparation:

  • Culture cells on glass coverslips in appropriate media until 60-70% confluent

  • Fix cells with 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 minutes at room temperature

  • For nuclear localization studies, permeabilize with 0.2% Triton X-100 in PBS for 10 minutes

Staining Procedure:

  • Block with 5% normal serum in PBS containing 0.1% Tween-20 (PBST) for 1 hour

  • Incubate with FITC-conjugated anti-TFPI2 antibody at 1:50-1:200 dilution in blocking buffer overnight at 4°C

  • Wash extensively (4-5 times) with PBST

  • Counterstain nucleus with DAPI (1 μg/ml) for 5 minutes

  • Mount using anti-fade mounting medium

For Co-localization Studies:

  • When examining TFPI2 interaction with other proteins (e.g., myosin-9, actinin-4), perform double immunostaining by:

    • Using compatible secondary antibodies with distinct fluorophores

    • Following sequential staining for each primary antibody

    • Including appropriate controls for each antibody

Imaging Parameters:

  • Use a confocal microscope with appropriate laser settings for FITC (excitation ~488 nm)

  • Capture Z-stack images at 0.5-1 μm intervals to accurately assess nuclear localization

  • Analyze colocalization using quantitative methods (e.g., Pearson's correlation coefficient)

This approach has successfully demonstrated that TFPI2 can be concentrated at the cell leading edge, colocalizing with myosin-9 (59%) and actinin-4 (52%) in cells overexpressing TFPI2 .

What controls should be included when performing co-immunoprecipitation experiments with TFPI2 antibodies?

For rigorous co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) experiments to study TFPI2 protein interactions, the following controls are essential:

Essential Controls:

  • Input Control: Analyze 5-10% of the total cell lysate used for IP to confirm target protein expression

  • Negative Control Antibody: Use isotype-matched IgG from the same species as the TFPI2 antibody

  • Reciprocal IP: Perform reverse IP using antibodies against predicted interaction partners (e.g., myosin-9, actinin-4, SMURF2)

  • Interaction Specificity Control: Include lysates from cells with TFPI2 knockdown or from cell lines that do not express TFPI2

  • Bead-Only Control: Process lysate with beads alone (without antibody) to identify non-specific binding

Experimental Protocol Refinements:

  • Pre-clear lysates with protein A/G beads to reduce non-specific binding

  • Optimize lysis buffer conditions (standard recommendations: mammalian protein extraction reagent with protease inhibitors)

  • For detecting transient interactions, consider using chemical crosslinking prior to cell lysis

  • Wash stringently (4-5 times) with lysis buffer to remove non-specific interactions

Analysis and Validation:

  • Confirm precipitation of TFPI2 by immunoblotting an aliquot of the precipitate with anti-TFPI2 antibody

  • Validate novel interactions using alternative methods (e.g., proximity ligation assay, FRET)

  • For nuclear interactions, perform nuclear fractionation prior to Co-IP

This approach has successfully identified TFPI2 interactions with proteins including importin-α , myosin-9, actinin-4 , and SMURF2 in various experimental models.

How can FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies be employed to investigate its role in tumor suppression mechanisms?

FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies offer powerful tools for investigating TFPI2's tumor suppression mechanisms through multiple advanced approaches:

Fluorescence-Based Cell Sorting and Analysis:

  • Use flow cytometry to isolate TFPI2-expressing versus non-expressing populations from heterogeneous tumor samples

  • Perform correlation analyses between TFPI2 expression levels and tumorigenic properties

  • Monitor changes in TFPI2 expression during cancer progression or treatment response

High-Resolution Imaging of Signaling Dynamics:

  • Employ time-lapse confocal microscopy to track TFPI2 translocation between cellular compartments following stimulation with TGF-β2 or other cytokines

  • Visualize real-time interactions between TFPI2 and ERK signaling components to understand how TFPI2 regulates the EGFR/ERK1/2 pathway

  • Use FRAP (Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching) to measure the mobility and binding dynamics of TFPI2 in different cellular compartments

Multiplex Imaging Approaches:

  • Combine FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies with markers for apoptosis (cleaved caspase-3/9) and proliferation (Ki-67) to simultaneously assess multiple cellular processes

  • Implement multiplexed immunofluorescence to correlate TFPI2 expression with matrix metalloproteinases (especially MMP-2) and AP-2α to evaluate transcriptional regulation mechanisms

  • Study co-localization with myosin-9 and actinin-4 at the leading edge of cells to understand TFPI2's role in regulating cell invasion

These methodologies have revealed that TFPI2 suppresses breast cancer cell proliferation by decreasing phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and inhibiting its nuclear translocation, while also repressing invasion through its interactions with cytoskeletal proteins.

What approaches can be used to study TFPI2 nuclear translocation and its effect on gene regulation?

Investigation of TFPI2 nuclear translocation and its gene regulatory functions requires sophisticated methodologies:

Nuclear Translocation Analysis:

  • Subcellular Fractionation: Separate nuclear and cytoplasmic fractions followed by western blotting to quantify TFPI2 distribution

  • Live-Cell Imaging: Use fluorescently tagged TFPI2 constructs alongside FITC-conjugated antibodies to track dynamic translocation in response to stimuli

  • Nuclear Import Assays: Employ digitonin-permeabilized cell systems with recombinant TFPI2 to study importin-dependent nuclear transport mechanisms

Chromatin Association and Gene Regulation:

  • ChIP-Seq Analysis: Perform chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing to identify TFPI2-associated genomic regions

  • Transcription Factor Interaction Studies: Use sequential ChIP or Re-ChIP to determine if TFPI2 and AP-2α co-occupy the MMP-2 promoter region

  • Promoter Activity Assays: Implement luciferase reporter constructs containing MMP-2 promoter regions to quantify the impact of TFPI2 on transcriptional activity

Molecular Mechanism Investigation:

  • TFPI2 Domain Mapping: Generate TFPI2 deletion constructs lacking the nuclear localization signal (NLS) to confirm its requirement for nuclear entry and gene regulation

  • Protein Complex Analysis: Employ proximity ligation assays to visualize and quantify TFPI2 interactions with transcription factors in the nuclear compartment

  • Transcriptome Analysis: Compare RNA-seq profiles between wild-type, TFPI2-overexpressing, and NLS-deleted TFPI2 cells to identify globally regulated genes

Research using these approaches has demonstrated that TFPI2 can translocate to the nucleus and interact with transcription factor AP-2α, attenuating AP-2α binding to the MMP-2 promoter and consequently reducing MMP-2 transcription in breast cancer cells .

How can researchers differentiate between the extracellular and intracellular functions of TFPI2 using FITC-conjugated antibodies?

Distinguishing between extracellular and intracellular TFPI2 functions requires strategic experimental designs:

Differentiation Strategies:

  • Non-permeabilized vs. Permeabilized Cell Staining:

    • Perform parallel immunofluorescence staining with FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies on non-permeabilized cells (detecting only surface/extracellular TFPI2) and permeabilized cells (detecting total TFPI2)

    • Quantify the ratio of surface to total TFPI2 signal under different experimental conditions

  • Targeted Inhibition Approaches:

    • Apply neutralizing antibodies against TFPI2 to the culture medium to specifically block extracellular functions

    • Compare with intracellular inhibition achieved through siRNA/shRNA knockdown or expression of dominant-negative TFPI2 constructs lacking specific domains

  • Compartment-Specific Functional Assays:

    • Extracellular Function: Measure matrix degradation, plasmin activity, and MMP activation in conditioned media

    • Intracellular Function: Assess nuclear translocation of ERK1/2, AP-2α binding to the MMP-2 promoter, and gene expression changes

  • Protein Engineering Approach:

    • Generate TFPI2 constructs with mutations in the signal peptide to prevent secretion while maintaining intracellular expression

    • Create fusion proteins with compartment-targeting signals to direct TFPI2 to specific subcellular locations

Analytical Methods:

  • Use confocal microscopy with Z-stack imaging to precisely localize TFPI2 in cellular compartments

  • Employ super-resolution microscopy techniques (STORM, PALM) for nanoscale visualization of TFPI2 distribution

  • Combine with functional readouts such as invasion assays, proliferation measurements, and apoptosis detection

Research employing these strategies has revealed that TFPI2 functions distinctly in different cellular compartments: extracellularly inhibiting plasmin-mediated MMP activation , cytoplasmically interacting with cytoskeletal proteins like myosin-9 and actinin-4 , and nuclearly regulating gene expression through transcription factor interactions .

What are common problems encountered when using FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies and how can they be resolved?

Researchers frequently encounter several challenges when working with FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies:

Problem 1: Weak or Absent Signal

  • Potential Causes:

    • Low endogenous TFPI2 expression (particularly in invasive cancer cell lines)

    • Suboptimal fixation masking epitopes

    • Antibody degradation due to improper storage or repeated freeze-thaw cycles

  • Solutions:

    • Validate antibody on positive control cells known to express TFPI2

    • Optimize fixation protocols (test 4% PFA vs. methanol fixation)

    • Use signal amplification methods (tyramide signal amplification)

    • Store antibody in small aliquots at -20°C and protect from light

Problem 2: High Background or Non-specific Staining

  • Potential Causes:

    • Insufficient blocking

    • Excessive antibody concentration

    • Autofluorescence from fixatives or cellular components

  • Solutions:

    • Increase blocking time (2-3 hours) with 5% serum or BSA

    • Titrate antibody concentration (start with 1:50-1:200 dilutions)

    • Include 0.1-0.3% Triton X-100 in blocking buffer to reduce hydrophobic interactions

    • Use Sudan Black B (0.1-0.3%) to quench autofluorescence

    • Implement spectral unmixing during image acquisition

Problem 3: Discrepant Subcellular Localization Patterns

  • Potential Causes:

    • Cell type-specific TFPI2 distribution

    • Epitope masking in specific compartments

    • Fixation artifacts affecting protein localization

  • Solutions:

    • Compare multiple fixation methods

    • Validate localization with antibodies targeting different TFPI2 epitopes

    • Confirm with complementary approaches (e.g., TFPI2-GFP fusion proteins)

    • Consider cell-specific factors that might influence TFPI2 trafficking

Problem 4: Photobleaching During Imaging

  • Potential Causes:

    • Extended exposure to excitation light

    • Suboptimal mounting medium

  • Solutions:

    • Use anti-fade mounting media containing radical scavengers

    • Minimize exposure time and laser power during acquisition

    • Consider alternative conjugates with greater photostability than FITC

Each of these solutions has been validated in research contexts examining TFPI2 localization and function in various cell types.

How do you interpret conflicting data between TFPI2 antibody-based detection methods and gene expression analysis?

Discrepancies between protein detection and gene expression data for TFPI2 require systematic investigation:

Common Discrepancy Scenarios and Analytical Approaches:

  • High mRNA Expression with Low/Undetectable Protein:

    • Potential Mechanisms:

      • Post-transcriptional regulation (miRNAs, RNA-binding proteins)

      • Rapid protein degradation

      • Secretion and matrix binding reducing cellular detection

    • Verification Methods:

      • Assess extracellular matrix for TFPI2 deposition

      • Use proteasome inhibitors to block potential degradation

      • Analyze conditioned media for secreted TFPI2

      • Measure protein half-life with cycloheximide chase assays

  • Detectable Protein with Low mRNA Expression:

    • Potential Mechanisms:

      • High protein stability/slow turnover

      • Internalization of exogenous TFPI2 from culture medium

      • Antibody cross-reactivity with related proteins

    • Verification Methods:

      • Validate antibody specificity using TFPI2 knockout/knockdown controls

      • Perform pulse-chase experiments to determine protein stability

      • Test for TFPI2 internalization using recombinant protein

  • Subcellular Localization Inconsistencies:

    • Potential Mechanisms:

      • Cell type-specific trafficking patterns

      • Condition-dependent nuclear translocation

      • Epitope masking in certain compartments

    • Verification Methods:

      • Compare multiple antibodies targeting different TFPI2 domains

      • Validate with fractionation followed by western blotting

      • Use GFP-tagged TFPI2 constructs to confirm localization patterns

Integrated Analysis Framework:

  • Temporal Considerations: Analyze whether mRNA changes precede protein changes

  • Quantitative Correlation: Determine if there's a non-linear relationship between mRNA and protein levels

  • Context-Specific Regulation: Evaluate if discrepancies occur under specific conditions (e.g., TGF-β2 stimulation)

  • Isoform Analysis: Investigate if specific TFPI2 isoforms or post-translationally modified forms are differentially detected

Research has shown that TFPI2 undergoes complex regulation, including internalization and nuclear translocation , which can contribute to these discrepancies and must be considered during data interpretation.

What are the most effective strategies for validating the specificity of FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies?

Rigorous validation of FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies requires a multi-faceted approach:

Essential Validation Strategies:

  • Genetic Validation Approaches:

    • TFPI2 Knockdown/Knockout Controls: Confirm signal reduction in TFPI2-silenced cells using siRNA, shRNA, or CRISPR-Cas9

    • Overexpression Systems: Verify increased signal in cells transfected with TFPI2 expression constructs

    • Rescue Experiments: Restore TFPI2 expression in knockout cells and confirm antibody signal recovery

  • Biochemical Validation:

    • Peptide Competition Assays: Pre-incubate antibody with purified TFPI2 or immunizing peptide before staining to block specific binding

    • Western Blot Correlation: Confirm that immunofluorescence patterns match band patterns observed in western blots (expected size: 27 kDa; observed size: 25 kDa)

    • Multiple Antibody Comparison: Test several antibodies targeting different TFPI2 epitopes to confirm consistent staining patterns

  • Biological Context Validation:

    • Tissue/Cell Expression Patterns: Verify that staining matches known TFPI2 expression patterns (e.g., high in non-invasive cells, low in invasive cancer cell lines)

    • Functional Correlation: Confirm that TFPI2 staining correlates with expected biological activities (e.g., reduced ERK phosphorylation, decreased invasion)

    • Induction Experiments: Demonstrate appropriate signal changes following treatments known to alter TFPI2 expression

  • Technical Controls:

    • Isotype Controls: Use isotype-matched FITC-conjugated IgG from the same species

    • Absorption Controls: Pre-absorb antibody with recombinant TFPI2 protein

    • Secondary-Only Controls: For indirect immunofluorescence methods

Advanced Validation for Specialized Applications:

  • For nuclear localization studies: Validate with subcellular fractionation followed by western blotting

  • For co-localization experiments: Perform proximity ligation assays to confirm protein-protein interactions identified by co-immunofluorescence

  • For internalization studies: Track antibody uptake in real-time using live-cell imaging

Researchers have successfully employed these validation approaches to confirm TFPI2 antibody specificity in studies examining its role in tumor suppression and complex cellular trafficking patterns .

How are FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies being used to investigate its role in cancer progression and metastasis?

FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies have become instrumental in elucidating TFPI2's functions in cancer:

Current Applications in Cancer Research:

  • Tumor Microenvironment Interactions:

    • Multichannel Fluorescence Imaging: Visualizing TFPI2 expression patterns relative to extracellular matrix components and invasive tumor fronts

    • 3D Spheroid Invasion Models: Tracking TFPI2 dynamics during invasion into surrounding matrices

    • Co-culture Systems: Examining TFPI2 exchange between cancer cells and stromal components

  • Metastatic Process Investigation:

    • Circulating Tumor Cell Analysis: Quantifying TFPI2 expression in CTCs as a potential biomarker for metastatic potential

    • Intravasation/Extravasation Models: Studying TFPI2's role during critical steps of the metastatic cascade

    • Metastatic Niche Formation: Evaluating how TFPI2 influences cancer cell colonization at distant sites

  • Therapeutic Response Monitoring:

    • Treatment-Induced Changes: Measuring alterations in TFPI2 expression and localization following chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy

    • Resistant Phenotype Characterization: Comparing TFPI2 patterns between treatment-responsive and resistant cells

    • Combination Therapy Optimization: Assessing whether modulating TFPI2 can enhance response to standard therapies

Insights from Recent Research:

  • TFPI2 overexpression decreases phosphorylation of EGFR/ERK1/2 and inhibits ERK1/2 nuclear translocation, reducing cell proliferation in breast cancer models

  • Interaction of TFPI2 with myosin-9 and actinin-4 inhibits cell migration and invasion potential

  • Nuclear localization of TFPI2 contributes to inhibition of MMP-2 transcription by interfering with AP-2α binding to the MMP-2 promoter

  • Restoration of TFPI2 in glioblastoma cells triggers both intrinsic and extrinsic caspase-mediated apoptotic pathways

These applications have revealed TFPI2 as a multifunctional tumor suppressor that acts through diverse mechanisms affecting proliferation, invasion, and survival pathways in cancer cells.

What novel techniques are being developed to study TFPI2 interactions with signaling molecules using fluorescence-based approaches?

Cutting-edge fluorescence techniques are advancing our understanding of TFPI2's roles in signaling networks:

Emerging Methodologies:

  • Advanced Live-Cell Imaging Approaches:

    • FRET-Based Biosensors: Developing TFPI2-based Förster Resonance Energy Transfer sensors to monitor real-time interactions with binding partners such as SMURF2, myosin-9, or actinin-4

    • Optogenetic TFPI2 Regulation: Using light-controlled systems to manipulate TFPI2 localization or activity with spatiotemporal precision

    • Super-Resolution Live Imaging: Applying techniques like lattice light-sheet microscopy to track TFPI2 dynamics at nanoscale resolution

  • Single-Molecule Approaches:

    • Single-Molecule Tracking: Following individual TFPI2 molecules labeled with photo-convertible fluorophores to map mobility patterns and binding kinetics

    • Single-Cell Protein-Protein Interaction Analysis: Using techniques like fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) to measure TFPI2 interaction affinities in living cells

    • Expansion Microscopy: Physically expanding fixed samples to achieve super-resolution imaging of TFPI2 and its interaction partners

  • Multiparametric Systems-Level Analysis:

    • Multiplexed Imaging: Combining FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies with panels of signaling markers for simultaneous visualization of multiple pathway components

    • Mass Cytometry Imaging: Adapting metal-tagged antibodies against TFPI2 and signaling molecules for highly multiplexed tissue analysis

    • Spatial Transcriptomics Integration: Correlating TFPI2 protein localization with transcriptional outputs at single-cell resolution

Specific Applications to TFPI2 Signaling Studies:

  • Investigating dynamic changes in TFPI2-SMURF2 interactions following TGF-β2 stimulation using proximity ligation assays

  • Tracking TFPI2's effect on ERK1/2 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation kinetics using live-cell reporters

  • Visualizing the assembly and disassembly of TFPI2 complexes with cytoskeletal proteins at the leading edge of migrating cells

These innovative approaches are uncovering how TFPI2 functions as a critical regulator at the intersection of multiple signaling pathways, including TGF-β/Smad, ERK, and cytoskeletal remodeling networks.

How might TFPI2 antibodies contribute to therapeutic developments targeting cancer and fibrotic diseases?

TFPI2 antibodies hold significant potential for translational and therapeutic applications:

Therapeutic Strategy Development:

  • Diagnostic and Prognostic Applications:

    • Precision Medicine Biomarkers: Using FITC-conjugated TFPI2 antibodies to stratify patients based on TFPI2 expression profiles

    • Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) Analysis: Developing TFPI2-based CTC detection systems for early metastasis detection

    • Treatment Response Monitoring: Tracking changes in TFPI2 expression patterns during therapy

  • Targeted Therapy Design:

    • Domain-Specific Inhibitors: Developing therapeutic agents targeting specific TFPI2 interactions based on antibody epitope mapping data

    • Protein-Protein Interaction Modulators: Designing small molecules that mimic TFPI2's interaction with critical partners like SMURF2

    • Nuclear Translocation Enhancers: Creating compounds that promote TFPI2 nuclear localization to enhance its tumor-suppressive transcriptional regulation

  • TFPI2 Restoration Strategies:

    • Epigenetic Modifiers: Developing drugs that reverse TFPI2 promoter methylation in cancers

    • mRNA Stabilization: Targeting microRNAs that regulate TFPI2 expression

    • Protein Delivery Systems: Engineering nanoparticles for targeted delivery of recombinant TFPI2 to tumor sites

Disease Applications Beyond Cancer:

  • Diabetic Nephropathy: Targeting TFPI2's role in endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) and fibrosis

  • Inflammatory Diseases: Exploring TFPI2's functions in regulating tissue factor pathways and coagulation

  • Neurodegenerative Conditions: Investigating TFPI2's potential neuroprotective effects through matrix remodeling regulation

Methodological Considerations:

  • Antibody-based imaging could guide surgical resection margins by visualizing TFPI2 expression boundaries

  • Developing antibody-drug conjugates targeting cells with aberrant TFPI2 expression patterns

  • Creating bispecific antibodies linking TFPI2 status to immune effector recruitment

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