Abcam, ab95684, FITC Anti-CD116 antibody [4H1]

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Mouse Monoclonal CD116 antibody - conjugated to FITC. Suitable for Flow Cyt, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Cell preparation containing CSF2RA protein.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:4H1,
Isotype:IgG1,
Light chain type:kappa,
Conjugation:FITC,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Cell preparation containing CSF2RA protein. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P15509

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 0.87% Sodium chloride, 0.2% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD116 also known as the CSF2RA (colony-stimulating factor 2 receptor alpha subunit) is a protein that plays an important role in cytokine receptor signaling. It has a mass of approximately 43 kDa. This receptor is widely expressed on the surface of hematopoietic cells including monocytes granulocytes and some T-lymphocytes. Furthermore CD116 presents important interactions with cellular functioning by being part of a heterodimeric receptor complex. It couples with the beta subunit (CSF2RB) together mediating effects of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF).
Biological function summary
The CSF2RA is integral in facilitating cellular communication. It belongs to the cytokine receptor family specifically binding the GM-CSF. This molecule triggers signaling cascades that are essential for the proliferation differentiation and survival of various blood cells. When GM-CSF binds to the receptor complex made of CD116 and CSF2RB it activates downstream pathways influencing these critical processes thereby ensuring proper bone marrow function and immune cell activity.
Pathways
CD116 participates in significant signal transduction cascades. It is involved in the JAK-STAT pathway which plays an important role in regulating immune responses and hematopoiesis. The engagement of GM-CSF with CD116 triggers the activation of JAK kinases followed by STAT protein phosphorylation. Another pathway linked with CD116 is the MAPK pathway which further mediates downstream signals that modulate cellular growth and differentiation integrating input from various activating signals.
Abnormalities in CD116 expression and function associate with several health conditions. One example is chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) where deregulated signaling through the GM-CSF receptor impacts cell proliferation and differentiation. Aberrant CD116 activity also ties into inflammation and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis where overactive signaling can worsen inflammatory responses. Proteins like GM-CSF and its beta receptor subunit CSF2RB accompany these disorders by contributing to the pathway dysregulation observed in these disease states.