Abcam, ab253698, Human NCR1/NKp46 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free

Size: 10 x 96Tests
Human NCR1/NKp46 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free is a kit containing recombinant capture and detector antibodies in a carrier-free formulation for the measurement of Human NCR1/NKp46.
Key facts
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:ELISA set,
Range:6.25 - 400 pg/mL,
Assay Platform:Reagents

Product details:
Human NCR1 Antibody Pair is a matched pair of unconjugated
recombinant rabbit monoclonal
capture and detection antibodies used to quantify Human NCR1 in sandwich ELISAs and many other pair-based applications.
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
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.
The pair can be used in variety of assays and platforms including but not limited to:
Sandwich ELISA
FRET/TR-FRET/HTRF
Meso Scale Discovery
Bead-based assays
AlphaLISA
/AlphaScreen
DELFIA
immunoassays
and Single Molecule Counting (SMC™) immunoassays
Multiplex
Our antibody pairs are supplied in a carrier-free format that is conjugation-ready:
Buffer free of BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol for higher conjugation efficiency.
Concentration of ~1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method.
We can label antibodies for you: get in touch today to discuss how we can help accelerate your assay development with custom conjugation services.
Pairs are screened in biological samples, including plasma and serum, to ensure specificity in complex samples.
Please note:
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization in sandwich ELISA. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type.
The range provided for this antibody pair is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data using recombinant protein. Performance and range of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay, including standard protein selection.
We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibodies in other assays.
Antibody properties:
Capture antibody:
recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) – 100 µg
Detector antibody:
recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) - 100 µg
Concentration
: ~1 mg/ml
Storage buffer:
100% PBS
Liquid
Isotype:
Recombinant monoclonal antibodies offer several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free production
Meso Scale Discovery and MSD are registered trademarks of Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.
AlphaLISA, AlphaScreen, and DELFIA are registered trademarks of PerkinElmer, Inc.
Simoa is a registered trademark of Quanterix, Inc.
SMC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
NCR1 also known as NKp46 is a receptor mainly expressed on the surface of natural killer (NK) cells. Its primary role involves recognizing and binding to ligands present on target cells including tumor cells and virus-infected cells. NCR1 initiates the activation of NK cells leading to the destruction of these abnormal cells. The NCR1 protein has a molecular weight of approximately 46 kDa and is a part of the immunoglobulin superfamily. NCR1 is mainly expressed in the immune system specifically on NK cells which are an important component of the innate immune response.
Biological function summary
The function of NCR1 involves the recognition of stressed transformed or infected cells marking them for elimination by NK cells. It does not typically function as a part of a complex; rather it serves a somewhat autonomous role in cell signaling. However its interaction with other receptors on NK cells including DAP12 enhances its signaling capabilities. Through the activation of cascades NCR1 promotes the release of cytotoxic granules and the production of cytokines therefore mediating the immune response.
Pathways
NCR1 plays a significant role in the regulation of immune surveillance pathways. It is involved in the recognition and elimination pathways that modulate the immune response against infected or cancerous cells. NK cells with NCR1's involvement interact with receptors like NKG2D adjusting the NK cell's cytotoxic activity. These interactions coordinate the broader immune response important for innate immunity effectively bridging innate and adaptive immunity by influencing other immune cells.
NCR1 has been implicated in cancer and infectious diseases. In cancer altered expression or dysfunction of NCR1 may contribute to the evasion of immune surveillance by tumor cells potentially leading to tumor progression. Studies have shown reduced NKp46 expression in some cancerous states linking it to poor prognosis. In infectious diseases NCR1 plays a role in targeting virus-infected cells and its dysfunction can result in reduced effectiveness in clearing viral infections. Interactions with viral envelope proteins can interfere with NCR1 activity exemplifying its importance in antiviral defense mechanisms.