The SENP2 (Sentrin/SUMO-specific protease 2) antibody is a crucial tool for studying the function and regulation of SENP2. a member of the SUMO protease family. SENP2 plays a pivotal role in the dynamic post-translational modification of proteins by SUMO (Small Ubiquitin-like Modifier). It catalyzes the cleavage of SUMO conjugates (deSUMOylation) to maintain cellular homeostasis, influencing processes like transcriptional regulation, nuclear transport, DNA repair, and cell cycle progression. Dysregulation of SENP2 has been implicated in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases.
SENP2 antibodies are widely used in Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence to detect SENP2 expression, localization, and interaction partners. These antibodies are typically raised against specific epitopes of human SENP2. with validation in knockout cell lines or tissues to ensure specificity. Researchers rely on them to explore SENP2's role in modulating SUMOylation-dependent pathways, such as stabilizing tumor suppressors (e.g., PML) or regulating chromatin remodeling factors.
Given SENP2's dual roles in promoting or inhibiting disease pathways depending on cellular context, its antibodies are essential for dissecting its mechanistic contributions to pathophysiology and potential therapeutic targeting. Commercial SENP2 antibodies often include monoclonal and polyclonal variants optimized for diverse experimental applications.