Abcam, ab242708, Anti-MDC antibody [EPR17002-173] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MDC antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR17002-173,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:sELISASee 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:
ab242708 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Mouse MDC. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture:
ab242457
, Mouse MDC Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector: ab242708, Mouse MDC Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 7.81 - 500 pg/ml.
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.
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, 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.
MDC also known as CCL22 or macrophage-derived chemokine is a small protein involved in immune system signaling. The molecular mass of MDC is approximately 8 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues including lymph nodes thymus and lungs where it mainly acts to regulate immune cell movement. Researchers commonly study this target using MDC assays and CCL22 ELISA to better understand its functions and expression patterns.
Biological function summary
MDC interacts with immune cells to mediate responses such as chemotaxis. It binds to the CCR4 receptor which is found on T cells and other immune cells. MDC does not require complex formation to function; it works independently to attract specific cell types. This chemokine provides a way for immune cells to navigate to sites of inflammation or infection.
Pathways
MDC plays a significant role in inflammatory and immune response pathways. It is integrally linked with the chemokine signaling pathway where it works along with other chemokines to guide immune responses. MDC is related to proteins like CCR4 and other chemokines in these pathways facilitating communication between cells during immune responses and maintaining homeostasis.
MDC is implicated in conditions such as allergic responses and autoimmune diseases. Its interaction with CCR4 connects it to disorders like asthma and atopic dermatitis where excessive immune cell recruitment leads to inflammation. Studying MDC levels through macrophage assays and chemokine ELISAs can provide insights into its role in these diseases and help develop potential therapeutic strategies.