MTL5 抗体 (AA 14-508)
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应用范围
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抗原表位
- AA 14-508
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原理
- TESMIN Antibody / Testis-expressed metallothionein-like protein
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纯化方法
- Immunogen affinity purified
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免疫原
- E.coli-derived human TESMIN recombinant protein (Position: E14-E508) was used as the immunogen for the TESMIN antibody.
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亚型
- IgG
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anti-Metallothionein-Like 5, Testis-Specific (Tesmin) (MTL5) (AA 399-508) antibody
MTL5 适用: 人 WB, ELISA, IF 宿主: 小鼠 Monoclonal 4H4 unconjugated
anti-Metallothionein-Like 5, Testis-Specific (Tesmin) (MTL5) (AA 51-100) antibodyMTL5 适用: 人, 犬 WB, IHC (p), IHC 宿主: 兔 Polyclonal unconjugated
anti-Metallothionein-Like 5, Testis-Specific (Tesmin) (MTL5) (AA 399-508) antibodyMTL5 适用: 人 WB, ELISA 宿主: 小鼠 Polyclonal unconjugated
anti-Metallothionein-Like 5, Testis-Specific (Tesmin) (MTL5) (AA 1-311) antibodyMTL5 适用: 人 WB 宿主: 兔 Polyclonal unconjugated
anti-Metallothionein-Like 5, Testis-Specific (Tesmin) (MTL5) (AA 341-368), (C-Term) antibodyMTL5 适用: 人 WB 宿主: 兔 Polyclonal RB38308 unconjugated
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应用备注
- Optimal dilution of the TESMIN antibody should be determined by the researcher.
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限制
- 仅限研究用
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状态
- Lyophilized
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溶解方式
- Adding 0.2 mL of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/mL
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缓冲液
- Each vial contains 4 mg Trehalose, 0.9 mg NaCl, 0.2 mg Na2HPO4.
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储存条件
- 4 °C,-20 °C
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储存方法
- After reconstitution, the TESMIN antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
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- MTL5 (Metallothionein-Like 5, Testis-Specific (Tesmin) (MTL5))
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别名
- TESMIN
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背景
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TESMIN antibody recognizes Testis-expressed metallothionein-like protein, a zinc-binding transcriptional regulator implicated in germ cell differentiation and metal ion homeostasis. Encoded by the TESMIN gene located on chromosome 7q31.2, the protein contains two cysteine-rich metallothionein-like motifs near its C-terminus, which allow coordination of zinc and other metal ions that influence DNA-binding and protein-protein interactions. TESMIN expression is highly enriched in developing male germ cells, particularly during spermatogenesis, where it plays an essential role in meiotic progression and chromatin condensation. The protein localizes to the nucleus in pachytene spermatocytes and translocates to the cytoplasm in later spermatogenic stages, suggesting a regulatory role that depends on developmental timing.
TESMIN was first identified as a testis-specific gene expressed in pre-meiotic and early meiotic cells. Functional studies have shown that TESMIN is required for the transition through meiosis I, as its absence results in germ cell arrest and infertility in animal models. The metallothionein-like domains of TESMIN are proposed to sequester or deliver metal ions that regulate transcriptional complexes important for germ cell gene expression. Recent evidence also indicates that TESMIN interacts with cell cycle regulators, including cyclins and CDKs, linking its activity to the control of meiotic chromosomal events. Because of its restricted expression in germ cells, TESMIN has become a valuable biomarker for testicular development and reproductive biology research.
Outside the testis, TESMIN expression has been reported at lower levels in tissues such as kidney and brain, where it may contribute to metal ion buffering and stress response. The protein's capacity to bind zinc and cadmium suggests a role in detoxification pathways similar to classical metallothioneins. However, its regulatory domains and nuclear shuttling distinguish it as a transcriptional cofactor rather than a simple metal-binding protein. The TESMIN antibody is therefore a critical reagent for studies exploring the intersection of metal ion signaling, transcriptional regulation, and gametogenesis. Researchers use this antibody in western blot, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence to detect TESMIN expression in testicular tissue and cultured germ cells. Immunolabeling reveals both nuclear and cytoplasmic distribution patterns depending on the stage of germ cell maturation.
TESMIN expression is also relevant to toxicology, as heavy metal exposure alters its expression levels, indicating potential use as a biomarker of metal-induced stress. In addition, transcriptomic data show TESMIN upregulation in certain tumors, including testicular germ cell carcinoma and renal cancers, suggesting its participation in stress adaptation and metal-responsive gene networks. Functional characterization of TESMIN continues to uncover connections between ion regulation and genome stability, as zinc is a cofactor for numerous DNA-binding proteins and enzymes involved in chromatin remodeling. The TESMIN antibody enables detailed visualization and quantification of TESMIN under physiological and stress conditions, providing insights into male fertility, toxicology, and tumor biology. NSJ Bioreagents offers this antibody validated for specificity and reproducibility across multiple assay types. -
UniProt
- Q9Y4I5
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