Abcam, ab134049, Anti-CD48 antibody [EPR4108]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CD48 antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4108,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, IPSee 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
For more information, read more on
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 conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD48 also known as SLAMF2 or B-lymphocyte activation marker BLAST-1 is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored protein with a molecular mass approximately 45-70 kDa depending on glycosylation. It is expressed on the surface of various immune cells like T cells B cells and natural killer (NK) cells. CD48 does not possess an intracellular signaling domain but engages in extracellular interactions with other proteins affecting immune cell activities.
Biological function summary
CD48 serves as a co-stimulatory molecule involved in immune response modulation. It interacts with 2B4 (CD244) a member of the signaling lymphocyte activation molecule (SLAM) family to form a receptor-ligand complex. This interaction can result in enhanced T cell and NK cell responses. CD48's presence on activated hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic cells highlights its role in cell-to-cell communication.
Pathways
CD48 participates in SLAM family receptor signaling and natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity. In the SLAM pathway CD48 enhances communication and regulation between T cells and NK cells. This communication also relates to the roles of CD244 linking it to downstream signaling pathways that influence immune cell function. These pathways illustrate the critical network CD48 is part of which impacts various immune responses.
CD48 is involved in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and immunological cancers such as lymphoma. In rheumatoid arthritis CD48 along with CD244 modulates immune responses which can exacerbate inflammation. In lymphoma abnormal CD48 expression can contribute to tumor progression and immune evasion indicating its potential as a therapeutic target.