It recognizes a polypeptide of 6.5kDa, identified as pS2 estrogen-regulated protein. pS2 is a trefoil peptide. Trefoil peptides are protease resistant molecules secreted throughout the gut that play a role in mucosal healing. These peptides contain three intra-chain disulfide bonds, forming the trefoil motif, or P-domain. pS2 is known to form dimers and this dimerization is thought to play a role in its protective and healing properties. About 60% of breast carcinomas are positive for pS2. Staining is cytoplasmic, often with localization to the Golgi apparatus. It is shown to be localized in normal stomach mucosa, gastric fluid, goblet cells in the colon and small intestine, and in ulcerations of the gastrointestinal tract. Several studies have shown that pS2 is primarily expressed in estrogen receptor-positive breast tumors and it may define a subset of estrogen-dependent tumors that displays an increased likelihood of response to endocrine therapy.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
Amino acids 57-84 (CFDDTVRGVPWCFYPNTIDVPPEEECEF) from the human protein were used as the immunogen for this pS2 antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
Optimal dilution of the antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Uniprot
P04155
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the pS2 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
IHC-P
Description
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT