HAMSTER ANTI MOUSE CD152
Product Details
- Cat. No.
- MCA4636
- Type
- Primary Antibody
- Clonality
- Monoclonal
- Host
- Hamster
Description
Hamster anti Mouse CD152 antibody, clone 1B8 recognizes mouse CD152, commonly known as CTLA-4 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte protein 4), a structural homolog for CD28. CD152 binds the same ligands as CD28, namely CD80 (B7.1) and CD86 (B7.2), but with much higher affinity. However, while binding of CD28 enhances T cell function, binding of CD152 inhibits it. CD152 is not detected on naïve T-cells and is induced upon T-cell activation. In mice, lack of CD152 leads to massive lymphoproliferative disorder leading to tissue destruction and autoimmunity, suggesting a critical role for CD152 in limiting T-cell responses. CD152 has been shown to reduce IL-2 production after ligation and can inhibit T-cell expansion. This regulatory role and the high binding affinity of CD152 make it a potential therapy for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Hamster anti Mouse CD152 antibody, clone 1B8 may be used to enhance proliferation and pro-inflammatory cytokines of lymph node cells. It may also be used to enhance tumour immunity.
Biological Information
- Clonality: Monoclonal
- Host: Hamster
- Reactivity: Mouse
- Isotype: IgG
Handling
- Quantity: 0.25 mg
- Storage: +4ºC, -20ºC if preferred
- Buffer: Phosphate buffered saline, 0.09% Sodium Azide
Applications
- ELISA (ELISA)
- Flow Cytometry (FC)
- Immunofluorescence (IF)
- Immunoprecipitation (IP)
- Western Blotting (WB)