Abcam, ab99859, APC Anti-TCR alpha + TCR beta antibody [IP26]

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Mouse Monoclonal TRAC antibody - conjugated to APC. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human TRBV7-9.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:IP26,
Isotype:IgG1,
Conjugation:APC,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 660nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human TRBV7-9. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P04435,
Specificity:Recognizes a monomorphic determinant of TCR alpha/beta, the dominant subtype of T cell receptor expressed in human peripheral blood.

Product details:
Short term exposure to room temperature should not affect the quality of the reagent. However, if reagent is stored under any conditions other than those specified, the conditions must be verified by the user.
The purified antibody is conjugated with Allophycocyanin (APC) under optimum conditions. No reconstitution is necessary.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Size-exclusion chromatography, Purification notes-The unconjugated antibody was purified by protein A (G) affinity chromatography (>95% by SDS-PAGE). After conjugation, the antibody was purified by size exclusion chromatography and adjusted for direct use., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.097% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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.
The T-cell receptor (TCR) alpha and TCR beta sometimes referred to as alpha beta TCR or alfa TCR are essential components of the immune response machinery. TCR alpha and beta chains each have a mass that varies between 30-40 kDa depending on the variable region's length. These receptor chains are expressed on the surface of T-cells more specifically on the vast majority of T lymphocytes and play a critical role in antigen recognition. Commercial names like anti-TCR or H57 might refer to antibodies targeting these chains.
Biological function summary
TCR alpha and beta chains form a heterodimeric complex with other important proteins like CD3 to transmit signals inside the T-cell upon antigen binding. This complex becomes active when T-cells recognize peptide antigens presented by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules on antigen-presenting cells. The interaction between TCR and MHC-peptide complex initializes T-cell activation and subsequent immune responses being central to adaptive immunity.
Pathways
TCR alpha and beta are integral to the T-cell receptor signaling pathway. This pathway facilitates the activation of important transcription factors such as NF-kB and AP-1 which drive T-cell proliferation and differentiation. The signaling involves several other proteins such as protein kinase C theta and ZAP-70 which further propagate intracellular signaling cascades essential for a fully functional immune response.
Mutations or malfunctions in TCR alpha and beta chains can associate with autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of immunodeficiency. Rheumatoid arthritis involves aberrant TCR signaling pathways that result in inappropriate immune responses against self-antigens. In some immunodeficiencies defective TCR signaling impairs T-cell development and function potentially involving related proteins like CD3 and ZAP-70 leading to compromised immune defenses.