Abcam, ab22383, Anti-CD53 antibody [MRC OX-44]

Size: 100µg
Mouse Monoclonal CD53 antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:MRC OX-44,
Isotype:IgG1,
Light chain type:kappa,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Rat,
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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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Purification notes-Purified from TCS., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD53 also known as Tetraspanin-25 is a transmembrane glycoprotein with a molecular mass of approximately 35-40 kDa. It belongs to the tetraspanin family characterized by four transmembrane domains. CD53 primarily resides on the surface of leukocytes including B cells T cells natural killer cells and macrophages. This protein plays an important role in signal transduction processes by organizing proteins on the cell membrane and forming tetraspanin-enriched microdomains.
Biological function summary
CD53 plays a significant role in regulating immune responses cell development and migration. It does not work alone but as part of larger protein complexes that influence cell communication and inter-organizational responses. CD53 participates in organizing membrane proteins into functional complexes which impacts cellular processes such as adhesion signaling and cellular activation. Its interaction with other proteins is critical to maintain normal immune system functionality and responding appropriately to infections.
Pathways
CD53 is involved in the regulation of immune signaling and cellular communication networks. It is a component of the tetraspanin web which influences the integrin and immunoreceptor pathways two important signaling pathways in cellular communication. Proteins such as CD9 and CD81 also members of the tetraspanin family frequently interact with CD53 suggesting cooperative roles in modulating cellular adhesion and trafficking processes critical for immune response.
CD53 shows a connection to immune system dysfunctions including autoimmune conditions and certain types of cancer. Its altered expression can contribute to abnormal immune responses seen in diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lymphoma. In these disorders CD53's interaction with CD19 and other B-cell-associated proteins plays a part in abnormal cell signaling leading to issues in cell proliferation or miscommunication within the immune system.