Abcam, ab242080, Anti-TIM 3 antibody [EPR22241] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Anti-TIM 3 antibody [EPR22241] - BSA and Azide free (ab242080) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody provided in a PBS only buffer for easy conjugation detecting TIM 3 in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, mIHC . Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat . - BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol-free for easy conjugation - Multiplex IHC validated on the Leica BOND® MAX using Opal reagents - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR22241,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, mIHC, IP, IHC-PSee 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:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-TIM 3 antibody [EPR22241] - BSA and Azide free (ab242080) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Multiplex IHC (mIHC) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
What is the molecular weight of TIM 3?
Anti-TIM 3 [EPR22241] - BSA and Azide free (ab242080) specifically detects a band for TIM 3 (UniProt: Q8TDQ0) at a molecular weight of 33kDa.
Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR22241] also available for your convenience:
ab241332
, Carrier free - ab242080, ab290967
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TIM-3 also known as T cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 or HAVCR2 is a protein involved in immune regulation. It possesses an approximate mass of 35 kDa. TIM-3 is expressed on various immune cells including T cells NK cells and dendritic cells especially after activation. The expression level often changes in response to inflammatory conditions suggesting its role in modulating immune responses.
Biological function summary
TIM-3 functions as a checkpoint inhibitor impacting immune cell activity. It is not part of a larger physical complex but it modulates immune responses by interacting with its ligands such as Galectin-9 phosphatidylserine and CEACAM1. TIM-3 involvement in downregulating Th1 cell responses shows its necessary role in maintaining immune homeostasis. The protein also acts in regulating tolerance mechanisms and preventing autoimmunity.
Pathways
TIM-3 participation is seen in the immune checkpoint and T cell exhaustion pathways. TIM-3 signaling results in T cell inhibition affecting the PD-1 pathway as well. It shares a relationship with proteins like LAG-3 and PD-1 which are key to immune inhibitory signaling. These interactions depict TIM-3's role in immune tolerance during chronic infections and malignancies.
TIM-3 association with cancer and chronic infections provides insight into therapeutic implications. In cancer TIM-3 contributes to immune evasion often co-expressed with PD-1 leading to T cell exhaustion. In autoimmune diseases TIM-3 modulation may affect disease progression by influencing immune tolerance. Understanding TIM-3's role in these contexts aids in developing targeted therapies such as anti-TIM-3 antibodies to enhance immune responses in cancer while promoting tolerance in autoimmunity.