Abcam, ab290731, Anti-ULBP2+ULBP5+ULBP6 antibody [EPR26171-156]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ULBP6 antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR26171-156,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ULBP2 also known as UL16-binding protein 2 and N2DL2 is a glycoprotein with a mass of approximately 30 kDa. It belongs to the family of NKG2D ligands and plays an essential role in the immune response. This protein is expressed on the surface of a variety of cells including epithelial cells fibroblasts and activated immune cells. Its expression can be induced by cellular stress infection or transformation making it an important player in the regulation of the immune system.
Biological function summary
The function of ULBP2 is to facilitate the activation of natural killer (NK) cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes through binding to the NKG2D receptor. ULBP2 is not a part of a complex but acts independently to trigger immune responses. By interacting with NKG2D ULBP2 promotes the release of cytokines and enhances the cytolytic activity of these immune cells leading to the destruction of infected or transformed cells. This mechanism allows the immune system to efficiently target and eliminate compromised cells.
Pathways
The interaction between ULBP2 and the NKG2D receptor forms a critical part of the immune surveillance pathway. This pathway detects and responds to cellular abnormalities such as tumorigenesis or viral infections. ULBP2's activity relates closely with other NKG2D ligands and components of the immune checkpoint pathways notably involving proteins like MICA and MICB. Additionally ULBP2’s interaction impacts the balance between activating and inhibitory signals within the NK cell cascade thereby influencing immune system homeostasis.
ULBP2 expression has significant implications in cancer and autoimmune conditions. Elevated levels of ULBP2 are frequently associated with various types of cancer where they can either stimulate anti-tumor immunity or be shed to evade immune detection. In this context the protein interacts with NKG2D which is also expressed on tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. Additionally altered expression of ULBP2 has been observed in inflammatory disorders potentially contributing to tissue damage due to sustained immune activation. Understanding these interactions is important for developing therapeutic strategies targeting ULBP2-related pathways.