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Desmocollin-2 (DSC2) and Desmocollin-3 (DSC3) are members of the cadherin superfamily and function as calcium-dependent cell adhesion molecules that are integral components of desmosomes. These specialized intercellular junctions provide strong mechanical adhesion between epithelial cells and are essential for maintaining tissue architecture in organs exposed to mechanical stress. Desmocollin-2/3 Antibody, clone DSC2/9165R, is a recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody that recognizes these closely related desmosomal proteins in epithelial tissues.
Desmocollins work in concert with desmogleins, plakoglobin, plakophilins, and desmoplakin to form the desmosomal complex, which links the extracellular environment to intracellular intermediate filaments. This structural organization enables tissues such as skin, esophagus, and gastrointestinal epithelium to resist shear forces while preserving cohesive integrity. DSC2 is broadly expressed across many epithelial cell types, while DSC3 shows more restricted expression, often enriched in stratified squamous epithelia. A Desmocollin-2/3 Antibody therefore provides a useful tool for examining desmosomal structure and epithelial differentiation states.
In addition to structural roles, desmocollins contribute to signaling pathways that regulate cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Alterations in DSC2 and DSC3 expression have been reported in various cancers, where disruption of desmosomal adhesion can facilitate tumor progression, invasion, and changes in epithelial organization. Loss or redistribution of desmosomal proteins is commonly associated with epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and altered cell-cell adhesion dynamics. These features make Desmocollin-2/3 Antibody relevant for studying tumor biology, epithelial integrity, and changes in tissue architecture.
Desmocollin proteins are synthesized as precursor molecules that undergo proteolytic processing and glycosylation, contributing to the range of observed molecular weights in biochemical assays. They are localized primarily to the plasma membrane at sites of cell-cell contact, where they form adhesive interfaces between neighboring cells. Their extracellular cadherin domains mediate homophilic and heterophilic interactions, while intracellular domains connect to cytoskeletal networks. This dual structural and regulatory function supports the use of a Desmocollin-2/3 Antibody in investigations of epithelial junction biology and desmosome-associated signaling.
Because DSC2 and DSC3 are widely expressed in epithelial tissues and play central roles in maintaining cohesive tissue structure, detection of these proteins is valuable for analyzing epithelial organization, differentiation, and disease-associated alterations in cell adhesion. This antibody is part of a broader antibody panel offered by NSJ Bioreagents.
Optimal dilution of the Desmocollin-2/3 Antibody - Desmosomal Adhesion and Epithelial Integrity Marker should be determined by the researcher.
Recombinant full-length human DSC2 protein was used as the immunogen for the recombinant Desmocollin-2/3 antibody.
Aliquot the recombinant Desmocollin-2/3 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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