Anti-REEP2 Antibody

Mammalian odorant receptors require accessory proteins such as RTP1 and RTP2 for functional cell surface expression. Receptor expression-enhancing protein (REEP) family members are transmembrane proteins which interact with odorant receptor proteins and may enhance the odorant receptor responses to odorants. Recently studies have shown other chemosensory receptors such as bitter taste receptors are also influenced by RTP and REEP family members.

REEP2 antibody was raised against a 15 amino acid synthetic peptide near the center of human REEP2. The immunogen is located within amino acids 150 - 200 of REEP2.

Detected in brain, heart and skeletal muscle, and at low levels in placenta, kidney and pancreas (PubMed:11161817) . Expressed in circumvallate papillae (PubMed:16720576) .

Required for endoplasmic reticulum (ER) network formation, shaping and remodeling. May enhance the cell surface expression of odorant receptors (By similarity) .

REEP2 antibody can be stored at 4°C for three months and -20°C, stable for up to one year. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.