Abcam, ab245982, Anti-CXCR2 antibody [EPR22301-103] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CXCR2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR22301-103,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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:
ab245982 is the carrier-free version of
ab225732
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.
CXCR2 also called C-X-C chemokine receptor type 2 is a G protein-coupled receptor with a mass of approximately 53 kDa. It primarily binds to chemokines like CXCL1 CXCL2 CXCL3 CXCL5 CXCL6 CXCL7 and CXCL8 (also known as IL-8). CXCR2 is expressed in a variety of cells but is found especially in neutrophils where it plays a role in mediating immune response. Additionally it shows expression in some epithelial and endothelial cells contributing to its specialized functions in various tissues.
Biological function summary
CXCR2 plays significant roles in mediating inflammatory responses and is part of the chemokine receptor family. It functions by promoting chemotaxis of neutrophils to sites of inflammation infection or injury. This receptor operates with other chemokine receptors in the recruitment and migration of different immune cells helping coordinate an effective immune response. CXCR2 does not function alone and often interacts with other cell surface receptors and signaling molecules during immune responses.
Pathways
CXCR2 contributes prominently to the chemokine signaling pathway and the inflammatory response pathway. It interacts closely with proteins like CXCR1 another chemokine receptor to perform its functions. These interactions can activate downstream signaling cascades involving MAPK and PI3K pathways which are important for various cellular responses like proliferation survival and migration.
CXCR2 has associations with inflammatory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rheumatoid arthritis. In these conditions excessive activation or expression of CXCR2 can lead to pathological inflammation. CXCR2 coordinates with proteins like IL-8 contributing to the chemotaxis of inflammatory cells in affected tissues and this coordination often exacerbates the inflammatory process in these diseases.