Abcam, ab238460, Anti-GNLY/Granulysin antibody [EPR22110-128] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GNLY/Granulysin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR22110-128,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab238460 is the carrier-free version of
ab223326
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Granulysin also known as GNLY is a cytolytic protein with a mass of approximately 9 kDa present in the granules of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and natural killer cells. This protein expressed in activated human immune cells plays a role in immune defense by creating pores in the target cell membranes which enables other cytotoxic molecules to enter and induce cell death. Researchers often utilize Granulysin as a GNLY marker to assess immune cell activity within the body.
Biological function summary
Granulysin contributes to the body's defense against bacterial fungal and parasitic infections. It acts independently but can also collaborate with other immune components to enhance its effects. Granulysin disrupts microbial membranes owing to its affinity to negatively charged lipids leading to pathogen elimination. This mechanism plays a critical role in the human body's broader immune response.
Pathways
Granulysin operates significantly within the immune response pathway by working in concert with perforin another cytolytic protein. Together they form a potent immune mechanism aimed at eliminating infected or malignant cells. Furthermore the interferon-gamma pathway closely influences Granulysin suggesting a connection to innate and adaptive immune responses.
Granulysin shows association with various conditions most notably tuberculosis and leprosy. In these diseases the GNLY protein levels reflect the body's immune activity against the pathogens. Granulysin works alongside proteins such as perforin and granzymes whose involvement suggests possible diagnostic markers for understanding the immune response in these bacterial infections.