Abcam, ab250419, Anti-LSECtin antibody [EPR13724] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal LSECtin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR13724,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee 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:
ab250419 is the carrier-free version of
ab181196
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, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
LSECtin also known as CLEC4G is a C-type lectin-like receptor weighing around 40 kDa. It is expressed mainly on liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) but also noted in lymph node and placenta tissues. As a receptor LSECtin plays an important role in recognizing and binding to specific glycans on pathogens facilitating their capture and subsequent immune response.
Biological function summary
LSECtin functions as an important player in immune recognition and clearance of pathogens. It is involved in pathogen binding through interaction with glycans aiding in the modulation of immune responses. LSECtin along with other related receptors like DC-SIGN and CD23 forms part of a complex that influences pathogen recognition. It particularly interacts with viruses like HIV and Ebola impacting how these pathogens are detected and processed by the immune system.
Pathways
The function of LSECtin integrates into immune system pathways where it influences pathogen clearance. One notable pathway is the pathogen recognition pathway. LSECtin interacts with the liver's immune regulatory network linking with proteins like DC-SIGN that play a role in modulating the immune response. Another pathway it affects is the cell adhesion pathway which involves inflammation regulation.
LSECtin is linked to infections and immune-related liver conditions. In viral infections such as Ebola and HIV LSECtin mediates pathogen capture affecting the body's ability to handle these infections. The receptor's interaction with liver-specific proteins is noted in liver fibrosis where LSECtin and related proteins like CD23 may alter immune function and disease progression. This close relationship highlights the importance of LSECtin in both immune defense and disease pathology.