Abcam, ab245899, PE Anti-CCR2 antibody [EPR20844]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CCR2 antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20844,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:PE,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm,
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:
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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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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CCR2 also known as C-C chemokine receptor type 2 is a protein involved in immune cell trafficking. It is a member of the G-protein-coupled receptor family and has a molecular mass of approximately 43 kDa. CCR2 is primarily expressed on monocytes dendritic cells and certain subsets of T cells. It functions as a receptor for monocyte chemoattractant proteins (MCPs) with MCP-1 (CCL2) being the most well-known ligand. The interaction between CCR2 and its ligands directs the movement of these immune cells to sites of inflammation or tissue injury.
Biological function summary
CCR2 plays an important role in mediating leukocyte migration. It acts in the immune system to guide monocytes from the bloodstream into tissues contributing to immune surveillance and response. CCR2 operates not as part of a larger receptor complex but it does interact closely with other chemokine receptors which may influence its signaling. The receptor's activity has critical implications for inflammatory processes and lies at the heart of many immune responses.
Pathways
CCR2 is integrally involved in the chemokine signaling pathway and the inflammatory response pathway. Its function in these pathways highlights its role in modulating immune cell infiltration during immune challenges. The receptor also interfaces with other important signaling proteins such as CCR5 which like CCR2 is another chemokine receptor involved in mediating immune cell movement. These interactions overlap and complement each other offering nuanced regulation of immune cell dynamics.
CCR2 has connections to conditions such as atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. In atherosclerosis the receptor's involvement in monocyte recruitment to the arterial wall is an important step in plaque formation. Its role in rheumatoid arthritis centers on the promotion of leukocyte infiltration into the joint tissues contributing to inflammation and joint damage. CCR2's connection to such disorders often aligns with a similar role played by other chemokine receptors like CCR5 highlighting its relevance in inflammation-related pathologies.