Rabbit Polyclonal C18orf32 Antibody

The C18orf32 antibody is a research tool designed to detect the protein product of the *C18orf32* gene (Chromosome 18 Open Reading Frame 32), a poorly characterized human gene located on chromosome 18. The gene encodes a protein with unknown molecular function, though bioinformatic analyses suggest potential roles in intracellular signaling or protein-protein interactions due to conserved structural motifs. Limited studies indicate *C18orf32* may be expressed in various tissues, including the brain, testis, and certain cancer cells, but its physiological relevance remains unclear. Antibodies targeting C18orf32 are typically polyclonal or monoclonal reagents developed for applications like Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, or immunofluorescence to map protein expression patterns, subcellular localization, or interactions. These antibodies are critical for exploratory studies aiming to link *C18orf32* to specific pathways, diseases (e.g., cancer, neurological disorders), or developmental processes. Validation data often emphasize specificity through knockout controls or epitope mapping. Despite its enigmatic role, interest in C18orf32 persists due to genomic associations with disease susceptibility loci and evolutionary conservation across vertebrates, hinting at potential biological significance yet to be fully elucidated. Ongoing research using such antibodies seeks to clarify its contribution to cellular mechanisms and pathology.