The identification of high-preforming antibodies for Ubiquilin-2 for use in Western Blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence

F1000Res. 2023 Mar 30:12:355. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.131851.1. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Ubiquilin-2, a member of the ubiquilin protein family, plays a role in the regulation of various protein degradation pathways, and is mutated in some neurodegenerative diseases. Well-characterized anti-Ubiquilin-2 antibodies would advance reproducible research for Ubiquilin-2 and in turn, benefit the scientific community. In this study, we characterized ten Ubiquilin-2 commercial antibodies for Western Blot, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence using a standardized experimental protocol based on comparing read-outs in knockout cell lines and isogenic parental controls. We identified many high-performing antibodies and encourage readers to use this report as a guide to select the most appropriate antibody for their specific needs.

Keywords: UBQLN2; Ubiquilin-2; Uniprot ID Q9UHD9; Western Blot; antibody characterization; antibody validation; immunofluorescence; immunoprecipitation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing*
  • Blotting, Western
  • Cell Cycle Proteins* / metabolism
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Immunoprecipitation
  • Transcription Factors / metabolism

Substances

  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing
  • Cell Cycle Proteins
  • Transcription Factors