Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ LAMP2 (lysosome-associated membrane protein 2) is a heavily glycosylated intrinsic protein (110kD) present in lysosomal membrane. The protein glycosylation is essential for its function to protect the lysosomal membrane from proteolytic enzymes. Anti-LAMP2 antibody can be used in western blotting. It can also be used as a lysosomal marker. Rabbit anti-LAMP2 antibody reacts specifically with LAMP2 of mouse and rat._x000D_ Lysosomal associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2) gene is located on human chromosome Xq24. LAMP2 is majorly expressed in lysosomes. It has three isoforms, that is LAMP2A, LAMP2B and LAMP2C._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acid residues 404-415 of mouse LAMP2 with N-terminal added cysteine, conjugated to KLH. The corresponding sequence is identical in rat and differs by two amino acids in human._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Anti-LAMP2 antibody can be used in immunofluorescence and immunoblotting_x000D_ Anti-LAMP2 antibody produced in rabbit has been used in immunohistochemical analysis._x000D_ Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below._x000D_ Western Blotting (1 paper)_x000D_ Target description_x000D_ LAMP2 encodes a member of a family of membrane glycoproteins. This glycoprotein provides selectins with carbohydrate ligands. It may play a role in tumor cell metastasis. It may also function in the protection, maintenance, and adhesion of the lysosome._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Lysosomal associated membrane protein 2 (LAMP2) promotes cell-cell adhesion. It maintains cellular homeostasis and stress.