Abcam, ab319184, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CCR9 antibody [EPR26524-59]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CCR9 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR26524-59,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow CytSee 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:
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CCR9 also known as CD199 is a chemokine receptor known for its role in guiding cell traffic. It is a G-protein-coupled receptor with a mass of approximately 43 kDa. CCR9 is mainly expressed on the surface of thymocytes T lymphocytes and some subsets of dendritic cells. Its presence is especially noted in the small intestine correlated with its role in the migration and function of immune cells in the gut. This receptor is important for the homing of these cells to the intestinal mucosa engaging specifically with its ligand CCL25.
Biological function summary
CCR9 plays a significant role in the immune system particularly in the gut. It is part of chemokine receptor-ligand complexes that are integral to leukocyte trafficking. By interacting with CCL25 CCR9 facilitates the directed movement of immune cells across intestinal tissue impacting the immune surveillance and response within this environment. The receptor's expression pattern also suggests involvement in thymocyte development supporting the immune system's ability to generate a diverse repertoire of T cells.
Pathways
CCR9 is an important component of the chemokine signaling pathway. It is intricately connected to G-protein signaling events triggering downstream effects that drive cell migration and adhesion. This pathway is important for the function and maintenance of mucosal immunity linking CCR9 with CCR7 and its role in guiding T cell migration to specific tissue sites. These pathways collectively support immune functionality and homeostasis underlining CCR9's significance in tissue-specific immunity.
CCR9 has associations with inflammatory disorders like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is marked by aberrant immune cell movement and function areas where CCR9 is particularly influential. The receptor's interaction with CCL25 is pivotal in these pathological conditions often being a therapeutic target to modulate immune cell trafficking in disease management. Additionally the altered expression of CCR9 may contribute to the progression of specific T-cell leukemias further emphasizing its clinical relevance.