PRODUCT
Summary
The BNI3 antibody is specific for human CD152, commonly known as CTLA-4, a 33-37 kDa protein expressed as a homodimer on the surface of activated T and B cells, and on thymocytes. CTLA-4 is structurally similar, yet functionally disparate, to the T cell co-stimulatory molecule CD28. Both CTLA-4 and CD28 interact with the co-stimulatory molecules CD80 (B7-1) and CD86 (B7-2) on antigen-presenting cells, with CTLA-4 displaying a higher avidity than CD28. While CD28 typically delivers a potent co-stimulatory signal in support of T cell activation, CTLA-4 appears to act as a negative regulator of T cell activation and may contribute to the suppressor function of Treg cells.
APPLICATION
Application Note
*Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.
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Not tested in other applications.
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PROPERTIES
Form
Liquid
Buffer
10mM NaH₂PO₄ (pH7.2), 150mM NaCl
Preservative
0.09% Sodium azide
Storage
Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. Store at 4ºC.
Concentration
0.5 mg/ml (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration.)
Antigen Species
Human
Immunogen
Human CTLA-4/human IgG heavy chain fusion protein.
Purification
Purified by affinity chromatography
From tissue culture supernatant
Conjugation
Unconjugated
RRID
AB_376701
Note
For laboratory research use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Purchasers shall not, and agree not to enable third parties to, analyze, copy, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to determine the structure or sequence of the product.
TARGET
Synonyms
cytotoxic T-lymphocyte associated protein 4 , ALPS5 , CD , CD152 , CELIAC3 , CTLA-4 , GRD4 , GSE , IDDM12
Cellular Localization
Cell membrane
Background
This gene is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and encodes a protein which transmits an inhibitory signal to T cells. The protein contains a V domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic tail. Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized. The membrane-bound isoform functions as a homodimer interconnected by a disulfide bond, while the soluble isoform functions as a monomer. Mutations in this gene have been associated with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Graves disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, celiac disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, thyroid-associated orbitopathy, and other autoimmune diseases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Database
Research Area
REFERENCE
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