FCER2 (5B5) Antibody

FCE2 (Human leukocyte differentiation antigen CD23) is a key molecule for B-cell activation and growth. It is the low-affinity receptor for IgE. The truncated molecule can be secreted, then functioning as a potent mitogenic growth factor. It is expressed on most mature, conventional B cells (but not on peritoneal CD5+ B cells), and can also be found on the surface of T cells, macrophages, platelets and EBV transformed B lymphoblasts. Expression of CD23 has been detected in neoplastic cells from cases of B cell chronic Lymphocytic leukemia. CD23 is expressed by B cells in the follicular mantle but not by proliferating germinal centre cells. CD23 is also expressed by eosinophils. CD23 is distinct from the high affinity IgE receptors found on basophils and mast cells, which mediate allergic reactions. The low affinity receptors are thought to play a role in isotype specific immunoregulation. The regulation of CD23 surface expression appears to be integral with the complex IgE system, which involves interactions of cells, cytokines, antibodies and regulatory factors. CD23 has been described as a “membrane bound cytokine" in that the soluble cleavage products of CD23 are themselves able to act as cytokines in vitro.

• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Reactivity: Human
• Antigen: Purified recombinant fragment of human FCER2 expressed in E. coli.
• Clone: 5B5
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1
• Gene: P06734

• Quantity: 0.1 ml
• Storage: Store at 4°C for short term use only. Store at -20°C for storage over 1 month. Product is guaranteed 6 months from the date of shipment.

• Immunofluorescence (IF)
• Western Blotting (WB)