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LCN2 Antibody / NGAL Antibody recognizes lipocalin 2, a secreted glycoprotein encoded by the LCN2 gene. Also known as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, NGAL, siderocalin and 24p3, LCN2 belongs to the lipocalin family of small proteins characterized by a beta-barrel structure capable of binding hydrophobic molecules and other ligands. LCN2 is particularly notable for its ability to bind iron-loaded bacterial siderophores, connecting this protein with regulation of iron availability and host defense against microbial infection.
During bacterial infection, innate immune signaling can stimulate production and secretion of LCN2. By binding siderophores used by susceptible bacteria to acquire iron, lipocalin 2 restricts access to this essential nutrient and can inhibit bacterial growth. This mechanism represents an important component of nutritional immunity, in which the host alters the availability of metals required by invading microorganisms. An LCN2 Antibody can therefore support research examining antimicrobial defense, innate immune signaling and mechanisms regulating iron homeostasis during infection and inflammation.
NGAL is also associated with inflammatory responses and tissue injury. Expression can increase rapidly in response to cellular stress, cytokine signaling and other inflammatory stimuli. LCN2 has consequently been investigated as a biomarker in renal injury and in research involving inflammatory disease, cardiovascular biology and cancer. Its biological functions extend beyond antimicrobial iron sequestration and include interactions with cellular iron metabolism, differentiation, survival and tissue remodeling. An NGAL Antibody provides a useful reagent for investigating these diverse functions and the mechanisms controlling lipocalin 2 expression and activity.
LCN2 can occur in different molecular forms and may associate with matrix metalloproteinase 9, an interaction reflected in the historical name neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin. The broad involvement of LCN2 in host defense, inflammatory biology and iron handling makes it an important link between innate immunity and cellular metabolism. NSJ Bioreagents provides this polyclonal reagent for researchers investigating lipocalin 2 biology. An LCN2 Antibody provides a useful tool for studying NGAL and its roles in innate immune defense, siderophore sequestration, iron homeostasis and inflammatory responses.
This LCN2 Antibody is part of our Innate Immunity Antibodies collection.
Optimal dilution of the LCN2 Antibody / NGAL Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Amino acids 21-198 of rat Lipocalin 2 were used as the immunogen for the LCN2 antibody.
After reconstitution, the LCN2 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
NGAL antibody, Lipocalin 2 antibody, Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin antibody, Siderocalin antibody, 24p3 antibody, Uterocalin antibody
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