Abcam, ab237328, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD272/BTLA antibody [EPR20539]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CD272/BTLA antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20539,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
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:
Patented technology
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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
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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.
CD272 also known as BTLA (B and T Lymphocyte Attenuator) is an immunoregulatory protein with a mass approximately 34 kDa. This target is part of the CD28 immunoglobulin superfamily and is expressed on the surfaces of various immune cells including T cells B cells and dendritic cells. BTLA/CD272 serves as a co-inhibitory molecule important in maintaining immune homeostasis. Its expression is influenced by factors present in the microenvironment of immune tissues.
Biological function summary
BTLA functions as a negative regulator of immune responses by delivering inhibitory signals to immune cells upon binding to its ligand HVEM (Herpesvirus entry mediator). It forms a part of an immunological checkpoint complex that modulates lymphocyte activity to prevent overactivation and autoimmunity. This mechanism helps maintain a balance between immune defense and tolerance contributing to self-tolerance.
Pathways
The BTLA/CD272 protein engages with pathways involved in immune checkpoints and T-cell receptor signaling. It interacts with proteins like HVEM and collaborates with receptors such as PD-1 and CTLA-4. These interactions play a role in the downregulation of T-cell responses which is essential in various immune processes. The signaling pathways influenced by BTLA/CD272 are integral in moderating immune responses cooperation and adaptation.
BTLA is associated with autoimmune diseases and cancer. In autoimmune disorders an altered expression or function of BTLA can lead to dysregulated immune responses causing tissue damage. In cancer the protein may contribute to immune evasion by tumors aiding tumor growth and progression. The interplay of BTLA with proteins such as PD-1 makes it a potential target for immunotherapy strategies in oncology and autoimmunity treatments.