Abcam, ab311014-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Claudin 18.2 antibody [EPR19202]

Product details
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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Biological function summary
Claudin 18.2 functions within tight junction complexes creating a barrier and controlling the movement of ions and molecules between cells. It is vital for the integrity and function of epithelial cell barriers in the stomach. The protein interacts with other claudins and cytoplasmic proteins to form these tight junctions essential for maintaining tissue organization and permeability. Its unique expression pattern makes it a significant marker for gastric tissue and a potential target for therapeutics.
Pathways
Claudin 18.2 is involved in cellular pathways related to adhesion and barrier function. It plays a role in the tight junction pathway critical for epithelial barrier integrity. This pathway involves interactions with other claudin proteins and ZO-1 which is a cytoplasmic plaque protein that links claudins to the actin cytoskeleton reinforcing cellular structure. Another pathway where claudin 18.2 is important is the gastro-intestinal epithelium maintenance pathway which is fundamental for protecting gastric tissues.