{"product_id":"abcam-ab134472","title":"Abcam, ab134472, FITC Anti-CD28 antibody [CD28.2]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 25Test \/ 50Test\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse Monoclonal CD28 antibody - conjugated to FITC. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:CD28.2,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG1,\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation:FITC,\u003cbr\u003e\nExcitation\/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: 0.87% Sodium chloride, 0.14% Sodium dihydrogen phosphate, 0.1% Gelatin, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze, Store undiluted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nCD28 also known as T-cell-specific surface glycoprotein CD28 or TP44 plays an important role as a co-stimulatory receptor on T cells. This glycoprotein has a molecular mass of about 44 kDa and is located mainly on the cell surface of T cells. CD28 expression also occurs on thymocytes and some B cells. It forms part of the immunoglobulin superfamily featuring in significant antibody interactions. Researchers often use anti-CD28 antibodies for various immunological assays including CD28 ELISA to study its function.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nCD28 co-stimulates T cells after antigen presentation. It enhances T cell proliferation survival and cytokine production. CD28 functions alongside the T cell receptor (TCR) complex mediating signals that promote full T cell activation. This interaction amplifies the immune response forming an important axis of immune system communication. CD28 interacts with its ligands B7-1 (CD80) and B7-2 (CD86) found on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) illustrating its role in immune system dynamics.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nCD28 is integral to the PI3K\/Akt and MAPK\/ERK signaling pathways. These pathways conduct signals critical for cellular growth and survival linking CD28 to downstream transcription factors. The interaction with another protein CTLA-4 acts as a regulatory balance for CD28 signaling preventing over-activation of T cells. This balance influences immune homeostasis and tolerance providing a framework for understanding costimulatory and inhibitory signaling.\u003cbr\u003e\nCD28's role becomes evident in autoimmune diseases and transplant rejection. Abnormal CD28 signaling links to rheumatoid arthritis where inappropriate T cell activation occurs. Similarly CD28 activity contributes to organ transplant rejection by stimulating T cell-mediated responses against transplanted tissues. CTLA-4 through regulatory feedback can modify these effects providing therapeutic target strategies for managing such disorders. Efforts to modulate CD28 activity involve developing therapeutic agents such as anti-CD28 monoclonal antibodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855356154025,"sku":"ab134472","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab134472","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}