Abcam, ab271372, Recombinant mouse CD80 protein (Active)

Size: 100µg
Recombinant mouse CD80 protein (Active) is a Mouse Fragment protein, in the 38 to 246 aa range, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>90% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:Avi tag C-Terminus DDDDK tag C-Terminus His tag C-Terminus,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Active in a Mouse CTLA4:CD80 TR-FRET assay.,
Accession:Q00609,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Mouse,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.4Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.64% Sodium chloride, 0.13% Sodium phosphate, 0.02% Potassium chloride

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD80 also known as B7-1 is a cell surface protein with a molecular weight of approximately 60 kDa. It is expressed on antigen-presenting cells such as dendritic cells macrophages and B cells. The CD80 protein plays a mechanical role in immune response modulation by providing necessary signals for T cell activation and survival. CD80 interacts with receptors CD28 and CTLA-4 on T cells serving as a costimulatory molecule important for productive immune responses.
Biological function summary
CD80 plays a significant role in the immune system's ability to distinguish between self and non-self. It belongs to the B7 family and participates in the formation of immunological synapses between T cells and antigen-presenting cells. This interaction is essential for triggering T cell proliferation and cytokine production forming a part of the adaptive immune response. CD80's expression increases in response to pathogen recognition enhancing the immune system's efficiency.
Pathways
CD80 is integral to the regulation of T cell-mediated immune responses. It is involved in the CD28 co-stimulatory pathway which is vital for T cell activation and function. In this pathway CD80 interacts with proteins like CD28 and CTLA-4 to modulate immune activation and regulate immune tolerance. The proper function of CD80 within this pathway ensures a balanced immune reaction preventing autoimmunity while allowing effective defense against pathogens.
CD80 plays a role in autoimmune conditions and transplantation rejection. Its overexpression or dysregulation can contribute to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis where it modifies T cell response and inflammation. Additionally CD80 is implicated in organ transplantation influencing graft rejection outcomes due to its role in modulating immune activation. Understanding CD80 interactions with CTLA-4 and CD28 offers insight into these conditions providing potential targets for therapeutic intervention.