Abcam, ab315217, Anti-Flt3 ligand/Flt3L antibody [EPR24899-137] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Flt3 ligand/Flt3L antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR24899-137,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat,
Applications: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:
ab315217 is the carrier-free version of
ab315216
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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Flt3 ligand (Flt3L) also known as Flt3-L Flt3 ligand protein or flt-3 ligand protein is a small cytokine with a molecular mass of approximately 18 to 19 kDa. It acts as a growth factor by binding to the Flt3 receptor tyrosine kinase on the surface of hematopoietic progenitor cells. Flt3L is expressed in various tissues including the bone marrow where it plays a significant role in hematopoiesis. It is critical in dendritic cell and B cell development impacting the immune response mechanism.
Biological function summary
The Flt3 ligand plays an essential role in the immune system. It is a monomeric cytokine that induces proliferation of early lineage cells within the hematopoietic system. Flt3L does not function as part of a complex but acts independently to stimulate the proliferation differentiation and survival of hematopoietic cells. By interacting directly with its receptor it significantly influences the innate and adaptive immune systems through the maturation of dendritic and B cells.
Pathways
The Flt3 ligand is involved in hematopoietic signaling pathways primarily the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. This pathway is essential for cell survival and growth where Flt3L aids in transmitting growth signals necessary for hematopoietic cells. Flt3L also interacts with proteins such as FLT3 receptor and influences the downstream signaling cascade affecting cell fate decisions in hematopoiesis and immune cell maturation.
Flt3 ligand is connected to leukemia particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to dysregulation of the FLT3 signaling pathway. Mutations in the FLT3 receptor can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation contributing to tumorigenesis. Additionally Flt3L plays a role in autoimmune disorders by influencing immune cell development. It is closely connected with the FLT3 receptor and other tyrosine kinases which when mutated can exacerbate disease pathology through abnormal cell signaling and proliferation.