Molecular weight (DA)
62kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
B4GN2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
beta-1,4-N-acetyl-galactosaminyltransferase 2(B4GALNT2) Homo sapiens B4GALNT2 catalyzes the last step in the biosynthesis of the human Sd(a) antigen through the addition of an N-acetylgalactosamine residue via a beta-1,4 linkage to a subterminal galactose residue substituted with an alpha-2,3-linked sialic acid. B4GALNT2 also catalyzes the last step in the biosynthesis of the Cad antigen (Montiel et al., 2003 [PubMed 12678917]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008],
Function
function:Involved in the synthesis of the Sd(a) antigen (Sia-alpha2,3-[GalNAc-beta1,4]Gal-beta1,4-GlcNAc), a carbohydrate determinant expressed on erythrocytes, the colonic mucosa and other tissues. Transfers a beta-1,4-linked GalNAc to the galactose residue of an alpha-2,3-sialylated chain.,online information:Beta-1,4 N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 2,online information:GlycoGene database,pathway:Protein modification; protein glycosylation.,similarity:Belongs to the glycosyltransferase 2 family.,tissue specificity:Widely expressed. Highly expressed in colon and to a lesser extent in kidney, stomach, ileum and rectum.,
Gene Name
B4GALNT2 GALGT2
Protein name
Beta-1,4 N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 2 (EC 2.4.1.-) (Sd(a) beta-1,4-GalNAc transferase) (UDP-GalNAc:Neu5Aca2-3Galb-R b1,4-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase)
Human protein sequence Database
Q8NHY0
Mouse protein sequence database
Q09199
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Golgi apparatus membrane ; Single-pass type II membrane protein .
Tissue expression
Widely expressed. Highly expressed in colon and to a lesser extent in kidney, stomach, ileum and rectum.